"Stacks of paper and unread magazines grew, my son's artwork spread across the walls, and an assortment of "things" - cowrie shells from a recent beach outing, random business cards, Post-Its, charging cords, a stress-relieving candle, hand sanitizers - started to take over the space. Something had to be done! That's why I'm so glad I discovered the Core 4 Method by professional organizer Kayleen Kelly, and decided to give it a try."
"I took everything off my desk, shelves, and floor and piled them on my dining room table to sort through later. (Plus, it was easier on my back to stand at the table and sort, rather than sit on the floor.) Whatever I recognized as trash - old receipts, expired gift cards, candy wrappers - I immediately threw away. Then I wiped down the shelves and my desk."
"I created general categories that applied to my personal stuff - I had a bin for office supplies, another for computer-related items, and another for pens. (Yes, just pens.) I spent a couple of hours sorting everything. I created stacks of magazines, books, and various papers - the biggest culprit of my clutter, hands down. I used my Brother P-Touch Label Maker to label bins and cords, and set up a trash bag (for more trash) and a box for donations."
The Core 4 Method breaks decluttering into four steps: clear out, categorize, cut out, and contain. The process begins by removing all items from desks, shelves, and floors and sorting them on a larger work surface. Obvious trash such as receipts, expired cards, and wrappers gets discarded immediately and surfaces are cleaned. Storage bins are purchased and items are grouped into labeled category bins like office supplies, computer accessories, and a dedicated pen bin. Papers and magazines are identified as primary clutter and are stacked for sorting into keep, trash, or donation. Labeling cords and containers and setting up donation and trash receptacles support lasting order.
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