Podcast Episode 102 — Easy Organization Tips

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Today I want to talk about organizing.

If you’ve been around a while, you know it’s one of my favorite topics, and you know that it can be an essential tool to help you keep your life straight and reach your goals.

I also understand that sometimes the thought of getting organized can be intimidating. Here are some easy organization tips that can help you on your way:

1. Use racks and shelves (and other creative things) for storage.

If everything has a place, it’s easier and quicker to clean up.

For example, use a net as a hammock and hang it up in your kids’ rooms to corral their stuffed animals. It keeps them in sight but out of the way — and off the floor.

You can also invest in some hanging shoe organizers to put on the backs of bedroom doors. They are great for storing belts, scarves, and even jewelry. For the kids, they are great for toy cars, smaller dolls, markers and crayons, or anything small that doesn’t have another “home.”

2. Do it when you see it.

I know. When you see a pile of clothes on the chair or treadmill or shoes left in unusual places, it’s easy to walk by and tell yourself you’ll put those things away later. But if you…