The importance of planning BEFORE organizing

Ever wonder why organizing is so overwhelming? Today I am discussing the importance of planning BEFORE organizing! Let me help you learn the most efficient steps to take to get your organized!

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Intro
0:53 How do you want to use this area
1:59 Where are my discards going
3:50 What is NOT working
5:19 How long are you working
6.43 Enlist help and/or delegate
7:48 Set... That... TIMER
8:42 Be open to plan B... C... or D when organizing!

Playlists:
▶️ Step by step organizing!

▶️ Organizing Tips and Tricks

▶️ DIYs and Craft Time!

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Some of my favorite YouTubers for more inspiration: Do it on a dime, Clutterbug, At home with Nikki, The Minimal Mom, Clean my space

Music: YouTube Free Rights Music Catalogue -
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Fast forward segments:

[Tobywedinikki]

Oh how I wished I lived close to you. You have a very special way with people. Thank you dear so much.

[dawnlittle]

A thought I had while watching this for during covid19 - since we can’t really have a friend come help us, what if we did a video call with a friend who was organizing a space in their house, while we are organizing a space in our house. DB messenger video calls would be perfect.

The biggest benefit of doing it with someone rather than alone, for me, is the social aspect of doing it together- whether my husband and I are working on a project together, or a friend (or my kids when they we’re home. I’m a recent empty nester) a video call while we are both engaged in a similar project would give that socialization, and we (you) could bounce thoughts off each other as if you were together in the same room - and you can take your breaks “together”. Physically distancing, socially connecting

[craftystash]

The simple idea of putting likes with likes is so life changing... when I get into a project I am soooo overwhelmed... doing this easily broke up my work.. thanks for the reminder 😷😁

[cgmoore]

Wonderful advice. I’m trying to do this. My problem is when I take a break I talk myself out of going back.

[YesToTech]

Wow! You're so right! Planning before organizing makes a world of a difference!

[NissySlim]

You are mega organized back there, love that!

[Desertbearsangel]

Thank you for this. I get myself so wound up that nothing gets done and I have made a bigger mess than what I started with originally. I know in my head what needs to be done, but I have found that if I write it down I actually make more progress. Again, thank you!

[lauraolivo]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful to hear the steps and try to tackle another area of the house that I have been avoiding! Have a wonderful day!!!

[dianeo]

Any time I try to estimate the time frame for a project, I underestimate it by a mile! I finally learned to guesstimate, then add more time on top of that. The main reasons I need extra time is because of my indecision, perfectionism and tendency to get easily sidetracked LOL. Thanks for your helpful tips!

[paulafowlercreativetreasur]

I've been binge-watching your videos tonight. This is the one that hit it for me. Make the boxes, for donate, trash, keep, but like things w/ like things. OMG, this light bulb went off for me and I got it. I've just recently moved my craft room from one room to 2 rooms. My husband "surprised" me when I went running an errand, got home and he had it all moved...things were just jumbled together, no clue where items are. I've after about 2 months got one room done. The other room it makes it look like the closet that if you open the door on a closet it is all going to come falling out at you. I've even brought some of it into this room and gone through it. Purged, but still not making a dent. Your tip in this video has given me the tip I needed to get the other room done. Thank you so much for this!! I know it will not take me as long to get it organized, but more importantly, the "fear" of where to start is gone. Start at the door and put it in the bin it belongs in and move on to the next part of the room. One step at a time and I'm excited. I am going to leave you with a HUGE THANK YOU, and get my bins labeled tonight and tomorrow, the timer will be set for 1 hour and pictures of the disaster will start, and then get going w/ first thing I come to. If I can keep going I will, I am overwhelmed every time I open the door, no more, a perfect plan. Good night and THANK YOU!!

[barbyoungberg]

Putting like things together is my most favorite thing to do! It helps so much to give you a clearer picture of what you have and easier to find when you need it. When I helped my Mother clean out her house the one thing that frustrated me most was her spending so much time trying to get things to people cause she thought they would want it. I think it much be an older person thing. The family joke for years has been that my Mother will give me things rather that throw them out but I do and she knows it.

[carolyorks]

In the process of organizing my craft room, I have already moved things from 1 place to another. I am finding new ways every day and adjusting accordingly. I have found that I need to take a whole day break sometimes. But the reward of now walking into that space and seeing what I have already accomplished is enough to keep me going. Thank you again for all the encouraging words that keep us motivated!

[chrisshuk]

Just come to my house and help me....thank you for this video, it hits home and I will keep working. Your right it only has to work for me ....thank you.

[debradavid]

I agree... this timer set and some music playing, are tools I find helpful. Recently, my sister, mother and I, crafted and worked together, each in our own homes and, and craft rooms.... we set up our iPads and FaceTimed. It was great fun, and we plan to do it again soon...

[DebbraLupien_AkashicRecords]

You obviously have a gift for this work. Thank you for sharing your insights and creativity.

[kimberlywalker]

VERY GOOD words of wisdom...NEVER DREAMED it would take me 2 weeks to really purge, clean and organize my garage...but, due to how we also use this area for several different reasons...it has taken MUCH WORK to get it where I feel the task is accomplished....that being said...I did take time to make several reference notebooks in my crafting area....and, I'm glad I did...these notebooks have already proved useful🙂.
The funny thing is: I had already organized this area of our home at least twice...carrying out at least 10 bags of items to a donation center that I found open(6 of the 10...4 were done earlier).
I am glad for your most recent video...getting ready to tackle...THE ATTIC🤪...this area is also organized...but maybe, it could use some tweaking...DEFINITELY some decluttering.😀

[Kat-n-Ollie]

Awesome video. I’m using this time to decluttering my apartment. So scoping is a necessity. I’ve been easily overwhelmed with this so I am doing small sized bites. I love the idea of asking for help and company. This really is an awesome video. Thank you. 🌷

[bethanyhawkins]

I recently started working on a catch all room that requires a little construction for it to have a good closet for storage and to become a spare bedroom. In that effort I've gathered the empty boxes and bought a shelf unit and tubs for storage in another space. It's a big project. Thanks for the reminder to take breaks. It's hard when I have momentum but welcome when I'm stuck or my back hurts.

[RochelleCheever]

That's me - in overwhelm. Such a valuable video. Thanks!

[lalagamma]

Norrine these are very helpful hints. I'm busy packing up my mother-in-law's mobile winter home which is being sold. We're packing up our own stuff so we can move up to NY to help her. When I went earlier today I did remember my water which helped me a lot and my honey reminded me we can only work fir so long then we have to stop. We're both older with health issues, so we can't do what we did in our 30's. When I came home I was exhausted, later when I watch this I realized you both have been right. Thanks again 😊👍