Tip 4: Consolidate Your “To Do” Lists

Writing a list is a great way of keeping track of all that needs to be done. If you have various things to do, a small notebook with several sections could help you designate all the broad categories that are on your list. A mantra that I suggest is: “If it takes less than one minute, do it now.” Consider asking others to help you if you have something on your To Do list that hasn’t gotten don yet. Perhaps you could have a conversation with a friend about what your resistance is to this task.

(10-Minute Tidy: 108 Ways to Organize Your Home Quickly; Getting Started, Pg. 11)

Tip 56: Clean Out the Vanity Draws

The top bathroom vanity drawers are the catch-all for everyone who uses that bathroom regularly. Consider having a designated drawer for each person. I also recommend using drawer organizers as often as possible so that different lotions and potions are separated based on their use. For a child’s bathroom, use a plastic utensil holder for toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss. Te plastic holder is easy to wipe out quickly or run through the dishwasher.

(10-Minute Tidy: 108 Ways to Organize Your Home Quickly; Bathrooms pg. 98)

Tip 1: Take 10 Minutes to Visualize Your Clear, Organized Spaces

Yes, before you begin to do the physical organizing, it’s important to visualize the clean, clear organized spaces of your entire home. Start by taking a breath and releasing all of the tension in your body. In your mind’s eye, imagine the way your home will look when everything is put away and you are surrounded by clean, clear, organized spaces. You can have this! In just 10 minutes a day, you can create peace and beauty.

(10-Minute Tidy: 108 Ways to Organize Your Home Quickly, Getting Started pg. 6)