More Staging Secrets to Reduce Your Stress:

"Let's Clean Out Those Closets"

Here's the second of 3 secrets that will help reduce your stress level.  One of the many reasons we have stress in our lives is clutter.  Too much clutter simply adds more work to our daily lives and causes more stress, which then creates a vicious cycle.  Which is why in today's article I'll talk about closets.

  

First, rule is don't buy anything new until you've cleaned out the closet!  After all, you've got to make room for the new by removing the old.  So, go to your closet, open it and begin ...

Step #1:  Remove anything that is worn, torn or tattered.  If it's any of those things it's not wearable.  So, put it in the 'to be thrown out' pile.  And, then make sure you throw it out!  I give you permission to throw things out!

 

Step #2:  Remove anything that is not seasonal and that you, have not

used in three months.  Store these items in a plastic container. 

Label the container with today's date and store it in the garage or basement.  Mark your calendar for three months from today.  Then, if you have not opened the plastic container in three months, don't open it at all!  Instead take it to the Good Will, (or similar charity), donate it, and don't forget to get a receipt to get a tax deduction.

Step #3:  Separate out anything that doesn't fit.  Put the items in a plastic garbage bag, take them to the Good Will, (or similar charity), and donate them.  And, again don't forget to get a receipt to get a tax deduction. 

Remember, a little bit of organization and planning will greatly decrease your level of stress.  Also, remember that it takes about 21 days to establish a new habit, so it doesn't happen over-night.  With a little bit of follow through, you can begin to eliminate the clutter, help to reduce your stress and improve your life.