Ask the CRAP Expert


My friend Vali G. Heist always has great tips and ideas when working on cleaning, decluttering and organizing your home. This blog is an excerpt from one of her recent posts.

Question: "What is the best advice you can give someone who is constantly disorganized?"

Answer: If I had to pick one, it would be "If it takes less than 60 seconds, do it!" Very often when we are racing around our homes either getting ready to go to work, or preparing a meal, or attending to our families, we don't take the time to do the little things that could make a BIG difference.

One of my clients puts it this way: "I'm starting to stash stuff instead of processing it and things are starting to pile up again!" Putting things away instead of just stopping and dropping where you stand is the key. We unrealistically think we don't have the time to do these simple tasks, but when it takes less than 60 seconds to complete the task, it is worth the time.

When you start to stop and drop (or stash), THINK, will this take less than 60 seconds?? If the answer is yes, just do it! You'll save precious time in the long run. 

You can reach Vali at 610-914-34823 or on her website at https://www.thecluttercrew.com/

Reprinted from Vali G. Heist, CRAP Expert, The Clutter Crew




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