The first major myth that I have held on to for years is that I don't have the time to fit de cluttering and organizing into my already jam packed life. This myth goes hand in hand with the myth that everything has to be done at once. In fact, unless you are moving, there is absolutely no reason why you can't take your time and organize one room or one closet at a time. Experts say to start small and persevere. Do one kitchen cupboard or one shelf in your linen closet a day, or even one a week, if you are really strapped for time and soon you'll be feeling like your beginning to get a handle on things.
The second major obstacle that I deal with when trying to de clutter my home is that I keep items that I really should give away. I know I am not the only in the world who does this. Many of us have trouble letting go of things that we have had for years, even though we haven't used them since the early nineties. The reality is if you haven't used an item for the past few years, you likely don't need it. The solution to the indecision about keeping or getting rid of an item is to put the items in question aside while you are organizing and revisit them at a later date. I do this with clothing items I am not sure about. I put them in a bin under the bed, or on a shelf and take another look at them in a month or two. Usually by that time I am sure I don't want them and out they go. It is very rare that I keep the items in this bin, so this tells me that the undecided things should always be given away.
The third misconception that I hang on to is that I don't have the money to buy the proper storage solutions for my stuff. Items can be stored in whatever you can afford to use in the moment. Printing paper boxes are great for storage and often I find them outside offices and stores waiting to be recycled. Even extra laundry bins can be used for storage if you happen to own more than you need. There are some fabulous items on the market for storage that can be purchased gradually as you have the money. Plastic storage bins on industrial casters, heavy duty wire shelving, and clear containers in all sizes are all great options for storage.
Now that I have aired my misconceptions and overcome them, I think I am truly ready to finally get organized. I hope you are too. Happy 2014!
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