Sherri Papich, certified in-person and virtual professional organizer and productivity strategist with Organize Your Life LLC is no stranger when it comes to the realm of spring cleaning. Or ‘does this just have sentimental meaning to me for some reason,’ in which case do you still need to own it just because it was sentimental to you? No, you could photograph it and create a digital library of the things that you really have no need to own, but just don’t want to forget.” “Ask yourself, ‘is this something I would buy if I didn’t already own it?’ Probably not. Once we do one space in their house, they go ‘I want my whole house to feel like this.’ They thought they had one problem spot and then they recognized that it can fix a lot of areas for them.”Īccording to Diana the test to keep in mind while choosing what to keep and what to throw away is simple: it’s a really hard thing to put your finger on exactly what that emotion is except to say that people just feel better. It puts a lot more energy into your step when your life becomes less cluttered. “It’s sort of like recovering from a cold. Throughout the years, she has come to realize that the first step to getting your space in order is to declutter. Thanks to our friends at Creative Storage discovering what you need is no longer an issue.ĭiana Augspurger has been designing spaces for people for over 37 years, and has become an expert at knowing just what people need to complete their organizational endeavors. Having the tools necessary to clean and organize your space is equally as important as having the motivation to do it. I did a thing with my clients a few years ago that seemed to help, and I love this idea: try a clothing swap!” Creative Storage- Diana Augspurger It’s not like you have to, you know, get in there and really jam it over. You should be able to freely move your hand through the closet. “One of the tips regarding closets and your clothes is you should be wearing things that you feel really good about, that inspires you and you’ve actually worn it in the past year. For a lot of us, our closets are the most difficult things to tackle, but according to Linda, even such a small space as that is important. Practicing some simple Feng Shui steps is sure to kickstart your spring cleaning and re-align what is important in your home. When we have things stacking up or things that are dirty and disorganized, whether you practice Feng Shui or not, I think we’ve all had that experience that when we give a good scrub down to our sink or our stove, just for an example, or clean out a closet, it feels really good on some level.” There’s an area for our career, our knowledge, our health, our wealth, our passion in life, and so many more. “One of the theories of Feng Shui is that your whole life is mapped out throughout your physical space, whether we realize it or not. Linda Ellson has been a practitioner of the ancient art and science of Feng Shui for over 19 years, spending most of her days helping people find the beauty in harmonizing and balancing a home. The team at #ProjectBestLife was able to chat with some of the experts in the field of organization in order to make this sometimes overwhelming task not only easier, but fun. Being intentional about the things that we own, actually frees us from a life of clutter and disorganization. Our living spaces closely correlate to our mental clarity and health, and how we care for them affects our day to day lives. While spring cleaning may seem overwhelming, it actually doesn’t have to be. I know exactly what the words, “spring cleaning” conjures up in your mind.Īn image of a beautiful day spent in cleaning out the garage or that pesky back closet that has been avoided for far too long.
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