| Setting a Plan. |
- Set a plan and THINK it through. Don't think so much that you procrastinate!
- Who can help you? Family? Friends? Neighbors? Children? Consider bartering a home cooked meal or a gift certificate to a local restaurant in return for help.
- How much time do you have?
- What items do you already have on hand? What organizing products do you need before you start the project?
- What is your budget?
- Work in ONE space.
- Have supplies ready: garbage bags, permanent markers, large buckets, boxes, post-it notes, labels, large roll of tape, etc...
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| Get Ready & Follow Through. |
- Think D.O.T.S.-- Donate. Organize. Trash. Sell. You cannot keep everything and someone else in need could be using your items.
- Roll up your sleeves and GET STARTED. Eliminate distractions--TV, telephone, pets, etc.
- Take small breaks (no, don't sit and watch a four hour football game!)
- Congratulate yourself on your efforts.
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