The article discusses the struggle with perfectionism in home organization, highlighting the philosophy of 'done not perfect' introduced by professional organizer Ben Soreff. This approach encourages starting the organization process without the pressure of achieving perfection. Soreff emphasizes that organizing is about progress, not perfection, and that taking steps like categorizing items or creating temporary storage can be effective. The key is to begin the organizing journey rather than waiting for ideal conditions, which may never come.
"When I first started out as a professional organizer my mentor explained that perfect is the enemy of done. Sorting, creating categories, and deciding where items should live based on frequency of use all take time."
"Organized and perfect don't have to be one and the same. For instance, if your living room needs a new bookshelf and in the meantime you create a neat pile of books in the corner... you have still made steady progress."
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