January is GO Month—Get Organized Month—a perfect opportunity to refresh your spaces, declutter, and set the tone for a productive and stress-free year. Whether you’re tackling an overflowing closet, reorganizing your kitchen, or simplifying your daily routine, these tips will help you transform chaos into calm.
1. Try a Declutter Challenge
Challenge your family to find 10 items each that they no longer need. In a household of four, that’s 40 items gone in an instant! Bonus tip: provide every family member with their own “Do Not Want” bin to keep the decluttering habit alive. Regular challenges like this can make a huge difference over time.
2. Build the “Don’t Put It Down” Habit
Adopt a simple mantra: “Don’t put it down, put it away.” Instead of setting items on a counter or chair, return them to their rightful place immediately. This small change creates a ripple effect, reducing clutter and saving you time later.
3. Set Up an Evening Reset
Before bed, take five minutes to clear counters, hang up coats, tidy the shoe pile, gather toys, and fluff pillows. Waking up to a tidy home starts your day off right and keeps clutter under control.
4. Create a “Don’t Know” Bin
Gather miscellaneous items into a single “Don’t Know” bin. When someone needs something, direct them to the bin. This reduces everyday clutter while keeping things accessible and organized.
5. Leave Things Better Than You Found Them
Adopt this simple principle: when using a drawer, cabinet, or shelf, take a moment to tidy it. No need for a full organizing session—just reset the system you have in place. For instance, when adding a new board game to your collection, take a moment to assess older ones. Donate games you no longer play to create space and keep your collection functional.
6. Declutter with Purpose
It’s hard to part with things you’ve spent money on or received as gifts, but if they no longer serve a purpose, it’s okay to let them go. Donate items to someone who will truly use and appreciate them—it’s a win-win.
7. Ask for Help
You don’t have to do it all alone. Enlist family members or work with a professional organizer. A little support can turn overwhelming tasks into manageable ones.
January’s GO Month is the perfect time to reclaim your spaces and routines. By implementing these strategies, you can create a more organized, peaceful home—and enjoy the freedom that comes with it.
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