8 Organization Hacks from Professional Organizers THAT REALLY WORK | Organize With Me
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- I think we all WANT to be more organized. But, then...life happens. I’m constantly trying to find little tricks to not just GET my home organized but to KEEP it organized. I don't know about you, but I’m just at more peace and more productive when my space is tidy. But it’s not always as easy said as done. So, I thought it’d be fun to try out 8 organizing tricks and hacks from professional organizers to help me get my space even more organized, and the ones I found are SO good!
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A teacher I had as a child always said “don’t put it down, put it away”. I say that like a mantra sometimes.
Erin Phillips me too!
Love this!!!!!
Brilliant!
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I forgot where I first heard this but it's brilliant and I also use it all the time!
I love the one "never leave a room empty handed"....its so functional
One thing that I do is to have a bin in the frig with a label “eat first” then when you need a snack you are eating what needs to be eaten before it expires.
LOVE THAT!
Love this!!!
That's a great idea!
I try to stack the oldest stuff at the top and front, but I think a box/tray would probably work better and result in fewer bruised/crushed items from my fridge jenga fails! 😏
Ha ha I have a bin that says "for the cleaner"...which is the nickname we gave our son because he will finish anything that needs eaten LOL
@@akamelrod8872 That would be my husband.,The rule is if it’s in the fridge for three days or more, it’s fair game for him.
Omg. I laughed so hard when she moved the piles around the kitchen. So real.
I learned this “labeling” tip from my dad. Take a Sharpie and write the name of the medication (and any instructions) on the CAP of the Rx. For instance, Levo 1/d (Levothyroxine once per day). My night pill has ZZZ on the lid. When you get the refill, just swap out caps. This is especially helpful if the printing on the label is very small.
On OTC, I write how many to take, and the expiration date. For instance, on something for headaches, I’ll write 2x6hr exp 2/22.
This is a great tip! My parents have ageing eyes that make it difficult to read the fine print every time. Thank you for sharing!
I do this too! I also write the refill date on each label so I can see it at a glance and refill right away when the date rolls around
Totally agree with you! I feel less stressed and in general happier when my home is more organized. Plus organizing/labeling everything takes the excuse away from my husband about not knowing where something goes 🤣.
This is probably one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched. I'm trying to go from hoarding to more organized and less cluttered. I needed this.
Yes, it's great to get the feedback on how things worked/are progressing. I can reorganise fine, but I never manage to stock to the full set up. This has given me some new ideas to add in to the mix, so hopefully I'll get a viable long term solution! 🤞
Good luck with yours too! 😊
Also, is it a one-time project or an ongoing one?
I got totally overwhelmed so I'm trying to get all the one-time projects out of the way (changing curtains, hanging pictures in bedroom) so I can focus on ongoing ones with a clearer mind.
I have an illness that keeps me in bed A LOT, but I try to do 2 chores every time I get up (dishes, trash out, meal prep, quick vacuum) so that the daily things don't totally spiral out of control.
Now if I can get one-time chores done, it will seem more manageable.
Also, like to schedule by season rather than by month. Gives breathing room.
@Melony Gray- even though it is two years later, how is your decluttering going? I'm rooting for you!
@@Shelly_B actually pretty well. Its a daily struggle but looking back I see how far I have come.
I agree with your comments
This is the first video of yours that I've watched (that I can recall at least). I appreciated that you cited where you got the ideas from. It not only made me trust the information but it made me trust that you would be a great person to subscribe to. Thank you for sharing this in such a helpful and clear manner!
Yes! I've always found that looking at a photograph of my space is so revealing. Good tips. :)
This is by far my favorite "Getting Organized Quick Start" video!
My mom used to rhyme about stuff - a lot. She would say, “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Her favorite was about my glasses, which I always was taking off and just leaving somewhere: “On the face, or in the case!” My kids now say this to me - so apparently that one didn’t work, but it definitely got passed down to the next generation. 😂
How cute..
That’s so funny!
If you have time to lean you have time to clean....lol
Yep the glasses 👓 one is true. Never had a broken pair of glasses, either.
I've just recently discovered your videos and I cannot express just how grateful I am. I always kept a neat and clean home until about ten years ago when chronic health issues and debilitating pain tremendously slowed me down more and more. My housekeeping and organizational efforts have taken a nosedive. Taking an hour to wash my dishes (no dishwasher aside from the two hands God gave me) is not an exaggeration because I need to take breaks. I love your style and the way you present yourself as well as the lessons you've learned and put into practice along your journey. Plus I don't hear you reminding me three times during each video of every one of the books you've written by title (no offense to *her* --another organizational expert-- but those titles are best noted in the description section, but that's just my opinion). You also don't push the "it's easy, just do it!" mentality. You say to take 2 minutes, take 20 minutes. I can work with that method. *She* must have said just "do the dishes" a dozen times in one video and then demonstrated unloading and loading her dishwasher which might have taken her all of 3 minutes. 🙄 My pain is real and I understand that the entire audience is not in my predicament and most people can even wash dishes by hand in a fraction of the time it takes me. What I'm trying to say is, I get you. And like a really good Church Minister, you feed me I a way that is good.
Karen in Missouri
Again, thanks for breaking down these tasks into small bites that do not feel overwhelming. You are loved and appreciated.
I'm in the same boat. It really stinks having a brain that thinks I can still do everything and a body that won't let me. I do keep a small tote bag near my chair and that has helped me with containing the clutter and putting things away. (Especially when toting things up the stairs) I've always been very independent, so it really bothers me to ask for help but I've learned to delegate the big things, or they never get done. I also do chair exercises for five minutes at least every hour on the hour. Gotta keep using it before I lose it. When microwaving or doing a chore I make sure to add some kind of movement while I wait. It's not easy but I force it. Praying for you...
I have the same issue. This channel has been a godsend
I discovered the picture method on my own. I noticed when I would take pictures of my pets or the kids in the house I would notice the clutter in the background. I realized that I was "blind" to my clutter. But somehow the picture made it show up!
Yes! I had the same revelation while taking photos of my cat! 😂
I have noticed the same thing.
I noticed it when I was on a Zoom meeting. My computer is in my dining room which isn’t tidy but I decided it was “kind of ok”. Then I checked the video just prior to the meeting, and I could see sooooo much stuff that I hadn’t noticed because of this blindness. I didn’t know that was a thing - I thought it was just me! Thank heavens for Zoom backgrounds LOL
❤️Which Professional Organizers did you find your hacks from? I love Andrew Mellen's System❤️
Rule #1: One Home For Everything- Every item has one home and only one home. No ifs, ands or buts.
Rule #2: Like With Like- All like objects live together. And we do mean all.
Rule #3: Something In, Something Out- Once you reach stuff equilibrium-having enough of everything that serves you and nothing that doesn’t-when something comes in, something goes out.
We use the first 2 rules to GET organized; and use the 3rd rule to STAY organized. ❤️ Love his Organizational Triangle System❤️
She lists them on each screen before she gives them.
I really appreciate your tips; and I agree I am more at peace when my home is picked up and no piles are around. My husband is the biggest ‘piler’ and I am starting to become more like him. Your tips will help me remember to declutter my space. Thank you
The take a picture tip is a game changer!
The older I get (and especially now having a toddler) I am so much more aware of my space and clutter. It's still hard to get into new good habits but I'm improving. I do agree with purging often. And a weight is always lifted off your shoulders when you do. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Love your videos! You get right to the point n don’t overtalk
"Don't bring something home until you know where it's going to live" works well combined with limiting items to a certain space. When I'm at a store and see something I like, in addition to considering price and whether I will actually use it, I picture the space where I'll store it and determine if there's room for it. If not, I don't buy it. This has limited the number of kitchen gadgets and appliances I buy due to the limited space. Although I still really really want a Kitchen Aid mixer....
I wish I would’ve done that ...my house is full of clearance items 😔
Tbh a kitchenaid is worth it, I live in a smaller apartment and the kitchen is where it really feels small, but the kitchenaid is useful. I'd let it live on the counter if I had more than 4 square feet of counter space 😂
Yeah that’s why you don’t think I’m going to get to the
Elizabeth Penton I ended up getting the Kitchen Aid mixer and it lives on my counter. Totally worth it; no regrets. 😊
@@nlafevre yay!!
Undress in front of the closet and the laundry basket. Hang and dump. A laundry basket in the corner makes for fun slam dunking. Great tips, thanks!
Thanks for sharing. Often, I just move clutter around instead of resolving an issue or creating a system.
So me
OMG me too 😂 and it makes me 🤪
🤫 don’t tell on me lol
Me toooo🙈
The best thing I ever heard is that you only have clutter because those items don't have a home (hence them moving place to place). If you create a home for every item, the clutter will disappear!
very handy.. I put chalkboard paint on the inside of my bedroom door.. I'm going to list these tips as a reminder.. thx for posting.
I agree with your last statement. I’m much more at peace and productive when things are put away, and organized.
I have another use for a label maker: if you have a group of wall switches, say a bathroom or at the front door, print a label for each individual switch. For instance, in our family room, I labeled Foyer, Porch, Back Yard, Overhead, Pendant.
The best tip ever...use the OHIO method. Only Handle It Once
First though, everything must have its place/home/storage location
Love this. I use the term “threshold routine” to refer to the habits of putting away as soon as I come in the door (or cross the threshold of my home) creating a threshold routine and actually writing it down and practicing it made such a difference for me. I actually go over the routine in the car as soon as I pull into the driveway. It preps me to actually do it when I come in.
The other thought I had that sounds like one of your tips is the 30:10 rule: if it will only take 30 more seconds or 10 more steps, put it away right now. Don’t leave it to put away later.
I’d like to label things but I’ve lost my label maker amongst the clutter 😂😩
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Lol :)
The labeling thing is where I draw the line. That's too control freak for me.
@@rlabarbera in my case, I have a large family and everyone has their own ideas of where stuff belongs. I waste so much time searching for items and asking people where they put something. I have to label it so everyone puts the items in consistent places or dropping it on my work table because they don't know where it goes.
In my mind, purging is a synonym for decluttering. Also in my mind, decluttering is a seemingly insurmountable monumental task. However, the way Kallie describes purging makes it seem doable on a daily basis and not such a big deal. For some reason the word purge is empowering to me so that’s how I’m going to describe what I’m doing from now on. I’m betting my house is going to start looking less messy and disorganized!! Thanks for your videos- I’ve been watching a lot of them and they’ve been a big help and inspiration for me!! We’re nearing the end of our own kitchen renovation and will use the ideas from yours to help ours be organized the way I’ve wanted it to be.
The "take a photo" tip is something I've just started using this year (didn't know it was "a thing" to anyone else until today though) & it is SUPER helpful!!
When I think a space looks great, I put my camera on it and suddenly I see all the little things I was previously "blind" to 😉 then I go to work on it again!!
This may be the most helpful organization video I’ve ever seen
Loved these tips! I have been organizing my home room by room since January 1st (my bedroom closet is not yet complete). I used many tips and tricks from your channel as well as a few other great lifestyle channels, but my big challenge now is keeping it up💪🏼
Organization is completely a lifestyle. What stresses many is that they want it to be a one time action without any behavior change. I love this video because it addresses those tendencies and offers solutions. 👍🏽
SO TRUE! It's really just a "way of life"
So good! Your common sense and simple tips are motivating me every day! one thing leads to another...breaking bigger tasks into smaller ones guarantees follow through. it felt satisfying to accomplish a drawer redo, photos of before and after are helpful...
tried your kitchen inventory and shopping lists-wow! I found many expired items- the purge almost felt cathartic-which then lead to menu planning, kicking out the cooking rut having an awesome food week! Bonus- Found boxes of glass storage jars in storage to organize the kitchen drawers and cupboards. Thank you❣️
Label makers are so satisfying.
Right away is the easy way
Don’t put it down, put it away! 😋
Thanks, great tips! You are keeping a lovely home-blessings!
For the putting away idea, I love to keep a basket on the stairs going upstairs and one going down to the basement . I still run up and down all day but i don’t have to stare at everything in the meantime. I carry the baskets with me when I go up or down then put it back when I return , just helps me know it’ll get there and it’s in a spot it belongs in the meantime!
julie fitzgerald-frangos I do this too! For years..
Agree
When i lived in a townhouse i did that too
That way everything that belonged upstairs ended back upstairs
I tried this but the things that collected in the baskets were things that didn't have a home so they ended up as moving piles in baskets!
@@tumblingrosesstudio 😁
Brittany Vasseur has a channel on youtube about organizing stuff. She has some good tips and is fun to watch.
I came here from there! Lol
Love Brittany
Love not only the tips and advice you share but also that you credit other organizers for their ideas. Great video!
Excellent collection of tips! I've used the one "if it'll take less than a minute to put it away, do it now", and that has helped me a lot.
PS: You have beautiful eyes!
Who is disliking an organization video? Some ppl will never be happy.
jennifer lofton probably people that are messy. I think if you don’t like a video....don’t watch it. But you will always have trolls that are just negative and unhappy. I love getting tips and I’m 67....you are never to old to learn.
@@krystynaolszewski6187 I agree with you guys. I like these videos because sometimes I do get overwhelmed and I need some advice
lol seriously, I think some dislike just for the hell of it
Hoarders!
Some may dislike the video because it isn't what they need at the moment. Perhaps they were looking at a way to de-clutter rather than organize. Perhaps they wanted more step by step processes.
I love my label maker! I label everything.
Lots of good tips! I hate clutter, it actually makes me feel a little anxious! A place for everything and everything in its place.
I'm struggling because I'm obsessed with your videos and getting organized but my husband is not on the same page, let alone reading the same book as me 😫😭
but watching your videos while I purge helps SO MUCH. Your voice is so helpful and soothing. Is that weird? 😅
Thank you, I totally agree organizing is liberating‼️Stay safe & well❣️
I am absolutely BINGE watching your channel!!! Can't get enough!! Why have I NEVER run into your feed?!?! It's ok tho....I found it, and LOVE it!!
I definitely could relate to trying to make attractive your mess and always moving things around from one room to another.
love this video! Helpful and inspiring.
Here is a little tip from me related to putting things away in other rooms - I'm in a small apartment with an upstairs and one of the things I do is keep a basket upstairs and on the bottom of the stairs and I fill them with items that need to go up or down. It helps me to have what I need... and to put things away.
More peace and productivity...absoLUTEly what you get when you're more organized. I can so relate to the bad habits you had because I was (and still am by nature) the same way and I'm now making a conscious effort to be more organized and mindful of our space and what is in it. In order to accommodate an additional table and seating for a dinner party we had (pre Covid shutdown) I rearranged our sofa and loveseat which not only opened up the space but spurred me on to rethinking rooms, cupboards and closets (the bane of my existence.) Thanks for a great video! We are works in progress! xo
No you are not the only one who feels more productive in a clear space! Thank you for your hints and hacks I want my spoace to be enjoyable to be in!
Great job! I especially like that this was real, real, real! And I didn’t feel like it was “a waste of time” to watch.
Thank you for making this video! I tend to hoard things that I really don't need and I shift a pile of things to a different area instead of addressing that I need to get rid of that stuff so this was really helpful. I'm definitely going to start doing minimalism in small steps so hopefully by the end of the year I won't have anything out of place or piling up
Love your videos! I started doing the “don’t leave a room empty handed” from another video of yours! It’s has helped me a lot!! Thanks for the tips!!
I use this a lot at work without thinking about it😂 Not so much at home. Like if I’m taking the trash to the back room, I’m bringing the broom back to sweep
I love the two minute rule idea after walking in the door. This is easy to teach kids and makes it feel like a game.
I bought 8 half gallon jars on Amazon and dedicated each one to things I use a lot , sugar, rice, macaroni, pene, rotini, masa, coffee. And I buy more from bulk when I’m at about 1/4 jar. And pint Masons with aftermarket plastic twist top lids. Buying from bulk saves on marketing and packaging. I use an acrylic paint pen to label them so I can wash it off if I need to. It makes your pantry look so nice!
I've been doing this for so long , I thought I was the only one , I'm so glad theres someone out there that thinks like me
I love being organised! It makes me happy 😊
If my space is cluttered and messy and unstructured, I am so irritable! I try not to let this become me being such a clean freak that my kids and spouse feel anxious in their own home. But I find if I can find a balance and at least have one time during the day where we all take responsibility for the shared home, it makes life manageable and my home far more peaceful😌
I really enjoy your videos. Love the idea of continuous purging. I would like to see a video go deeper into handling the mail, a problem area for us! Once we open it, it just sort of sits around, albeit in it’s place. Too bad for us, it’s place is on top of our hutch. Thanks for all the good info.
I give you HUGE credit, It took me forever to get a handful of these tips, and I am 50 yrs old! Totally love the idea of pictures of our spaces, great tips! I am definitely guilty of piles of "stuff" and I feel 100% better when my home is put together. Great Job!!
Thank you so much - I really do try to have a place for everything, & will try the purging idea.
One of the very best organizing videos I've seen!
Dannielle MacDonald I agree.
okay, you're officially my new best friend!!!! So much useful help here!! Thanks, now I'm off to fix my kitchen! I want mine to look like yours!! I think that will work for me too!!TY!!!! \m/
2:27 made me lol 🤣🤣 adjusting the nice little stack of hat and box lmao
One of the best tips I have heard is Handle it Once
I just discovered your videos. They're very helpful and practical. I love your organizing tips!
Thanks for the post! My schedule has really filled up over the years and I have learned that keeping things organized and making sure everything is in its place saves a lot of stress. I'm not running around the house looking for something five minutes before I have to leave. Great Ideas in this one that I hope to incorporate. . . There's always room for improvement!
I appreciate all the tips and the references to other organizers. This was clear and concise, honest, and I appreciate that you shared your thought processes. Very helpful!!
I have a rule whenever I go clothes shopping.... For every new product I buy, I have to donate or give away two.
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I do it with everything, Utah!
My husband has asked me to incorporate this into our home no matter the item unless it’s a daily use item like toilet paper😆 One in 2 out rule.🌞
Oooo that’s gooood
1st one is "Let the container be the bad guy".
2nd: Find a storage system that works for you.
3rd: "Don't put it down, put it away".
4th "A home for everything and everything in it's home".
5th: Declutter daily.
6th: Take a picture of your space to detect clutter/make it visual again.
7th: Basically same to no. 3. Do it now, not later.
(+ Never leave a room/place empty handed.)
8th: Label, label, label!!
Recently doing organization and that's my plan
a place for everything and everything in its place or it has to go
What I've learned is. ... i need to work where my energy is daily in order to continue this process and not to get overwhelmed and stuck or nothing gets done
Energy gets us started
Seeing the benefits of the change keeps us motivated
Changes keep us inspired
Make it a great day. ...
Today I'm organizing cds Woot Woot Yayyyyy i believe I'll be dancing with the music while getting things done
Definitely agree with you on letting your energy/body guide what/how much you do, so you don't over do it or anything. Don't want to get overwhelmed or injured trying to get the entire house done in one weekend!
You did such a great job on this video. Thanks for the inspiration! 🤗
Your videos always get me excited to be more organized. Organizing my closet once I get home from work, thank you!
thank you for all the tips!!! I am a self-professed organization geek OCDer, I love when everything is organized and in place and that there is a place for everything! one rule I've been practising lately is if I put something away and don't need it for more than a year, must reconsider the need for it, especially with non-essential things! I'm also trying to get into the habit of getting rid of clothes that I have not worn for more than a year, this December will be a big purge, anything I don't feel comfortable wearing, tight or just not me anymore is going bye bye!!! thank you for he advise on decluttering closets 😍😀
‘A place for everything and everything in its place’.
I need to have a clean and organized house to be able to relax too. We have a small home with limited closets so I have to be creative with storage and try to put things away daily. But like you mentioned I get busy and things get cluttered up or not put away immediately. Then I’m like a cleaning Ninja and go to town decluttering and purging. It feels like an endless cycle. Thank you for sharing this video. It was helpful.
Loved this and yes, you're not alone. I have the same issues but try my best to keep it all together. A cluttered home is a cluttered life and if we are to have peace of mind we need to clean out the things that steal our peace inward and out. Thank you for sharing. Great job!!
Thanks for putting so many great ideas in one video! 💕 I was inspired to declutter the front door closet again! One garbage bag full... Ready to donate. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing these other organisational theories, and your critique of them. I found your thoughtful and sincere discussion of them and their practical application of them - really helpful. Have a great weekend.
"Y'know, like husbands."
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I love the way you you explain things, so matter of fact and relatable. Thank you!
Your dog is precious!!!!
I recently found your channel and really like your content! Thanks for helping me get organized!
I love this because it is really a strong indicator of my mental and emotional health when my home is tidy vs disastrous, thank you for sharing your journey!
The photo trick is so helpful to me!
Love love love this post. Thanks for the invaluable reminders and tips!!
I could always use new organization tips! Thank you☺️
Yes,the pantry idea I have been using. Canned goods and cereal were my overflow items.
I love your videos so much! My boyfriend and I have lived together for 2.5 years and I feel like the labeling will help both of us so much! Thanks for all the tips
Thankyou it is true I go round looking at the things that just been dumped when in a rush and tired .but if you do take the time to put things away immediately you do feel better even so easy to fall back into old habits so have to get into good habbits lovely video x
Point number three - I think of these as “transitions”. It is easy to disregard them, because the “important” parts of your day are “being out doing errands” and then then “at home prepping lunch” etc. But I found it really helpful to acknowledge the transition phase between these parts of your day, and to acknowledge what needs to happen to successfully move from one stage to the next, and then build a mini routine for it.
Here's a list of a bunch of stuff I should've been doing. But things need to change. I can't wait to use the label maker I impulsively bought a few months ago, just have to find it 😅
I wish I could get a step by step list somehow to stop finding reasons to continue not getting anything done once again.
Thanks for all the tips.
I absolutely loved this video!! Thank you so much for all the great tips!!
Thank you for the amazing reminders 💖
This is one of the best how-to videos I have ever seen. You clearly did your research, tried out all your findings, and kept your video both concise and informative. You got a new subscriber, ma’am!
Yay! No pantry. But one time we had one but we didnt know WHAT it WAS??!!! It was a 2 door closet in the kitchen with a light and a switch to turn it on. On the Outside of it. Wow. It had these deeeeeep shelves someone put in there 5 i think. I was in 5th grade and I lay in each of the shelves i could put a twin bed in there. We werent handy back then but when my brother moved into his second house with his wife they had one but someone put all the shelves all the way around the inside and you could walk in and take something off a shallow shelf that had a lip to hold things in. And you could see everything. Wow. Ours was a mish mash of food cans potatoes bags of rice pastas lamps lamp shades vases Christmas decor who knows? I wish we had popped those shelves out and put in shallow ones. But we didn't know you could! Lol
Excellent tips I can definitely follow. That photo is a great way, it helps me to show up my clutter and to get more organized
A label maker is a game changer for organization!
Brilliant! Love it! Wishing you a blessed 2021!!
Fantastic and practical organizing video, thank you!
Omg! This is sooo what I needed! Thanks so much! Glad I found you!