My husband and I constantly set everything on the table by the door. Or any open surface in the kitchen. Even with there being two of us these patterns are difficult to break. Any suggestions? I nag at him, but I am just as guilty. Any helpful tips would be appreciated! TIA
Hey Sandra! This is really common. Stuff lands on the first open surface, every time. Start by noticing why it keeps ending up there. Then three things to try. If it doesn't belong on that table, put something earlier on your path. A hook, a shelf. Make it obvious that's where it goes. If it does belong there, give it some structure. A tray, a basket. A spot instead of a pile. And if neither works, the table might just be your drop zone. Grab one thing off it every time you walk past.
Have you tried a doom bowl or bucket ? My partner and I live in an rv so it’s very easy to notice when our favorite dump spot is full lol. I usually just take a bucket and dump all of his stuff or mine (I never combine them) and we usually end up putting it on a shelf or another area.
Hi the tidy home team! So glad I found this post! Punt intended lol. All jokes aside, I appreciate this post. The surfaces in this house are causing some unnecessary stress in my life. With posts likr this, it lowers the shoulers
shoulders. Gives me a starting/stopping place. Tonight, I did more closet cleanoit
clean out. The box will go to our local Plates closet store . Whatever they don't purchase, it will be dropped off my local domestic violence resale store/donation drop off. The mail on the mail on the entry way table is next lol. It's like stuffing a big cat in a small box around here. I will tackle it one surface at a time while prioritizing my needs and my family's needs. Thanks again for posting this article.
Just brilliant thoughts on clutter! So totally on target, yet doesn't feel like scolding however more like moulding thoughts to select at plan. Just loved it! Cynthia
Thanks, 😊, this is very helpful for me. With mobility issues my, yours, and our STUFF is starting to really make me anxious - I have walking space, I have to, but the clutter that just reproduces drives me insane!?? 🫶✌️✨
Hi Stacey! When moving through the space already takes more effort, the stuff that keeps showing up feels worse. Next time you walk through, notice what's there. Is it multiplying or just not making it back? Grab one thing. Put it where it goes. Start with the path you walk most. Once that one's clear, the rest gets easier to see.
My husband and I constantly set everything on the table by the door. Or any open surface in the kitchen. Even with there being two of us these patterns are difficult to break. Any suggestions? I nag at him, but I am just as guilty. Any helpful tips would be appreciated! TIA
Hey Sandra! This is really common. Stuff lands on the first open surface, every time. Start by noticing why it keeps ending up there. Then three things to try. If it doesn't belong on that table, put something earlier on your path. A hook, a shelf. Make it obvious that's where it goes. If it does belong there, give it some structure. A tray, a basket. A spot instead of a pile. And if neither works, the table might just be your drop zone. Grab one thing off it every time you walk past.
Have you tried a doom bowl or bucket ? My partner and I live in an rv so it’s very easy to notice when our favorite dump spot is full lol. I usually just take a bucket and dump all of his stuff or mine (I never combine them) and we usually end up putting it on a shelf or another area.
Thanks! We will try it.
Your posts always nail what I’m experience but can’t out my finger on. Thank you!!
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Hi the tidy home team! So glad I found this post! Punt intended lol. All jokes aside, I appreciate this post. The surfaces in this house are causing some unnecessary stress in my life. With posts likr this, it lowers the shoulers
shoulders. Gives me a starting/stopping place. Tonight, I did more closet cleanoit
clean out. The box will go to our local Plates closet store . Whatever they don't purchase, it will be dropped off my local domestic violence resale store/donation drop off. The mail on the mail on the entry way table is next lol. It's like stuffing a big cat in a small box around here. I will tackle it one surface at a time while prioritizing my needs and my family's needs. Thanks again for posting this article.
Love this! One surface at a time is exactly right. And the entry table is a good one to get to next. You walk past it every day.
Just brilliant thoughts on clutter! So totally on target, yet doesn't feel like scolding however more like moulding thoughts to select at plan. Just loved it! Cynthia
Thanks, 😊, this is very helpful for me. With mobility issues my, yours, and our STUFF is starting to really make me anxious - I have walking space, I have to, but the clutter that just reproduces drives me insane!?? 🫶✌️✨
Hi Stacey! When moving through the space already takes more effort, the stuff that keeps showing up feels worse. Next time you walk through, notice what's there. Is it multiplying or just not making it back? Grab one thing. Put it where it goes. Start with the path you walk most. Once that one's clear, the rest gets easier to see.