You’ve avoided organizing because looking at the project as a whole feels like an uphill battle. Here are some tactics you can use to overcome your anxiety and help you whittle away at those piles of stuff:
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Instead of focusing on an entire room, start with one section at a time. This breaks down your organizing project into more manageable chunks. The smaller the section, the more achievable your efforts will seem.
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When you’ve let stuff pile up, trash likely ends up in those piles. By removing items that have already served their purpose, you start to downsize the pile.
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You’ll likely find items that are easy to put away. Gather them in a bin and label it “to be organized next.” Set it aside to maintain focus on the area you’re currently clearing out.
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If the pile feels unmanageable, pick one item at a time, decide what to do with it, and place it in another category bin.
If, after clearing trash and putting away easily categorized items, you still feel overwhelmed by the rest of the pile, try separating the items into smaller categories. While this may feel like slowing down the process, it actually helps you work through the piles instead of avoiding them out of intimidation.
As overwhelming as a large organizing project can be, taking smaller steps makes it easier to see success. By breaking down your organizing efforts into small steps, you are more likely to take action and make progress. These small steps will help you develop consistent efforts, eventually leading to organized spaces in your home and work sites.
