ORGANIZING BASICS | 29 TIPS TO KEEP AN ORGANIZED HOME | organizing motivation
Summary
TLDRThis video script offers a comprehensive guide to achieving an organized home. It discusses the importance of an effective system, avoiding common pitfalls like excessive belongings and inefficient methods, and emphasizes the need for simplicity and ease of reset. The speaker shares various types of organizers, from containers to specific storage solutions, and provides practical tips on decluttering and establishing boundaries. The script encourages viewers to find an organizational style that suits their lifestyle, focusing on functionality and ease of maintenance.
Takeaways
- 🏡 An organized home is a lifestyle with an effective system that supports daily activities without being overwhelming or cluttered.
- 🔍 Having a simplified and organized home reduces unnecessary tasks such as constantly looking for things or cleaning up before starting an activity, which can lead to procrastination.
- 🚫 Eight red flags can sabotage an organized home, including having too much stuff, inefficient organizing methods, lack of boundaries for space, and difficulty in putting things back in one move.
- 📦 Different types of containers serve various purposes, such as bins for grouping alike items, jars for pantry storage, and baskets for decorative storage and easy access to frequently used items.
- 🎨 Aesthetics can be important, but functionality should not be compromised; the organization should serve the users and their lifestyle.
- 🛒 Before purchasing specific storage solutions, consider if they are truly necessary and if they will be used effectively.
- 📚 Shallow shelves are useful for visibility and accessibility, preventing items from becoming invisible clutter in deep cabinets.
- 🔄 Zone organizing in the kitchen can create efficiency by placing frequently used items in easily accessible areas, reducing the need to move around while preparing meals.
- 🛁 Utilizing boundaries within the home, similar to personal boundaries, can help maintain a healthy and functional living space.
- 🗑️ Clutter is often the result of procrastinated decisions; addressing and organizing clutter is essential for maintaining an organized home.
- 📌 Labels are crucial for designating spots for items and reinforcing a storage system, helping family members find and return items to their designated places.
Q & A
What is considered an organized home according to the video?
-An organized home is described as a lifestyle with an effective system in place that supports daily activities and tasks without being overwhelmed by clutter. It is a place where one can easily find things and enjoy activities without the need to constantly clean up or look for misplaced items.
What are the eight red flags that can sabotage achieving an organized home as mentioned in the video?
-The script does not explicitly list all eight red flags in the provided transcript. However, it mentions a few such as having too much stuff, inefficient methods of organizing, not having boundaries for space, and items being scattered without a designated place.
How can having too much stuff sabotage the organization of a home?
-Having too much stuff can sabotage home organization because it prevents the effective use of space and makes it difficult to maintain a clutter-free environment. It can also lead to items being misplaced or forgotten, contributing to disorganization.
What is the importance of having boundaries for space in maintaining an organized home?
-Boundaries for space are important because they help to respect the limits of a home's capacity. Without boundaries, a home can become overwhelmed with items, leading to clutter and disorganization.
Why is it suggested to think twice before purchasing specific storage solutions?
-It is suggested to think twice before purchasing specific storage solutions because they can either be very helpful or a waste of money, depending on how well they are used and whether they fit the individual's organizational needs and lifestyle.
What types of containers are introduced in the video to aid in home organization?
-The video introduces various types of containers including bins, jars, stocking storage, baskets, caddies, trays, boxes, drawer units, and dividers, each serving different organizational purposes.
How can using the same size containers benefit the organization of items on shelves?
-Using the same size containers can benefit organization by allowing for a more uniform and neat appearance on shelves. It also helps in better utilization of space and makes it easier to find and retrieve items.
What is the purpose of using labels in an organized home?
-Labels serve to designate a specific spot for items, enforcing a storage system that helps family members find things easily and maintain organization. They also assist in revisiting and fixing organizational systems as needed.
Why are hooks considered an effective organizational tool in the video?
-Hooks are considered effective because they keep items off the floor, providing extra storage without taking up any floor space. They can also be aesthetically pleasing and are versatile for use in any room.
What is the significance of having a place for everything in maintaining an organized home?
-Having a place for everything is significant because it prevents items from becoming clutter on hot spots around the house. It ensures that items are stored systematically, making it easier to maintain organization.
How does the video suggest organizing should align with one's lifestyle for it to be effective?
-The video suggests that organizing should be tailored to an individual's unique life and needs. It should be easy to maintain, clean, and fit into everyday life, rather than causing stress or being solely for aesthetic purposes.
Outlines
🏡 The Essence of an Organized Home
The speaker begins by defining an organized home as a lifestyle that supports daily tasks and relaxation without being overwhelmed by clutter. They emphasize the importance of a home where items have designated places, making it easy to find what's needed and maintain a peaceful environment. The speaker also discusses the challenges of maintaining organization, such as too much stuff, inefficient organizing methods, and a lack of boundaries for spaces within the home. They touch on the psychological aspect of organization, suggesting that a simplified and organized home can reduce the tendency to procrastinate due to the need to clean up before starting a task.
📦 Container Types and Organizational Solutions
In this paragraph, the speaker introduces various types of containers and their uses in maintaining an organized home. They discuss the importance of consistency in container size for efficient storage, the utility of labels for easy item identification, and the strategic use of bins for grouping like items. The speaker also highlights the functional aspects of organization over aesthetics, sharing personal preferences and experiences with different storage solutions. They mention the use of baskets, caddies, and trays for both decorative and practical purposes, and the importance of choosing the right storage solutions that fit the user's lifestyle and the frequency of item use.
🛠️ Practical Storage Solutions and Home Boundaries
The speaker continues by discussing practical storage solutions such as shallow shelves, furniture placement, and zone organizing in the kitchen. They emphasize the importance of making items easily accessible and visible to prevent clutter and forgetfulness. The concept of setting boundaries for the home is introduced, similar to personal boundaries, to ensure that the home functions efficiently and is not overwhelmed by unnecessary items. The speaker also talks about the decision-making process before purchasing storage containers, considering whether the items being stored justify the investment in organizational tools.
🔄 Embracing Personalized Organization
In the final paragraph, the speaker encourages viewers to organize in a way that suits their unique needs and lifestyle. They discuss the importance of creating a system that is easy to maintain and aligns with daily routines. The speaker also addresses the misconceptions about organization seen in media, where props and minimalism are often used for aesthetic purposes rather than practicality. They conclude by stressing that organization should serve the individual's needs, making their life easier and less stressful, rather than adhering to a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Keywords
💡Organized Home
💡Overwhelming
💡Efficient System
💡Clutter
💡Containers
💡Aesthetic
💡Function
💡Boundaries
💡Hot Spots
💡Labels
💡Personalized Organization
Highlights
An organized home is defined as a lifestyle supported by an effective system that eases daily tasks and rest without being overwhelmed by clutter.
An organized home should be manageable, allowing for easy transitions between tasks and activities, and not require constant maintenance for perfection.
Eight red flags that can sabotage home organization are identified, including too much stuff, inefficient organization methods, and lack of space boundaries.
The importance of having a clear and designated place for every item in the home to prevent clutter and promote ease of maintenance.
The challenge of putting items back in their place is discussed, noting that if it requires more than one move, it's less likely to be done.
Aesthetics in organization can sometimes hinder functionality, and the balance between the two needs to be carefully considered.
The use of various containers and their purposes, such as bins for grouping like items and jars for pantry storage, is detailed.
Specific storage solutions are examined, including the use of vertical space and the importance of evaluating the necessity of specialized storage purchases.
The role of baskets in organization, both for decorative purposes and as dividers in drawers, is highlighted.
Secondhand stores as a source for unique and useful organizational pieces is mentioned.
The versatility of caddies in transporting items and their use in spaces with storage limitations is discussed.
The benefits of using trays to organize small items and create an elegant look on countertops or dressers is noted.
Paper boxes are recommended over plastic for certain storage needs due to their efficiency and lack of toxins.
Collapsible storage solutions are presented as space-saving options for temporary storage needs.
The use of drawer units for organizing miscellaneous items and freeing up space in cabinets and kitchen drawers is explained.
Dividers in drawers are shown to be effective in specifying space and preventing items from sliding around.
Lazy Susans are introduced as a space-saving solution for organizing condiments and canned foods, making them more accessible.
Shallow shelves on hidden walls are recommended over deep cabinets for better visibility and accessibility of items.
Zone organizing in the kitchen is presented as a method to create efficient workflow and prevent clutter.
The concept of home boundaries is discussed, emphasizing the need to respect the home's limits to maintain functionality.
The process of decluttering is described as dealing with procrastinated decisions and a necessary step for staying organized.
The importance of evaluating the worth of purchasing containers and gathering like items together for efficient storage is stressed.
Labels are highlighted as essential tools for designating spots for items and reinforcing a storage system within the home.
The encouragement to organize in a way that serves the individual's unique needs and lifestyle, rather than for appearance's sake, is given.
The video concludes with a reminder to organize in a way that is easy to maintain and aligns with everyday life for true functionality.
Transcripts
in the today's video I'm going to talk
about the basics of
organizing what is an organized
home eight reasons that can sabotage
staying
organized 11 type of organizing contain
ERS 10 solutions to get and stay
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organized what is an organized home to
me it's a lifestyle where an effective
system is in a place that supports me
throughout the day and when I do tasks
or I want a
rest
a home where I feel at ease peacefully
enjoying fun activities but it is not
overwhelming or
overstimulating by stuff all around the
floor and surfaces an organized home is
where I don't have to look for things
and stumble over objects left on the
floor a home is a place where I like to
recharge rest enjoy my Hobbies cook
learn new things and enjoy spending time
with my family an organized home doesn't
mean I'm on the call all day to guard
the perfect state but rather it's
manageable and has an easy reset between
changing tasks and activities a
simplified home that is organized has an
easy reset and supports the whole family
to function as it's best reduces the
unnecessarily tasks of looking for
things or clean up the surfaces just
before I want to do something because
that will generate a procrastination in
me if I have to clean up before I have
to do something it is so much easier to
start to cook in a kitchen that is ready
instead of the one that takes a day and
a half to reset what can sabotage to
achieve an organized home I'm going to
share with you eight red flags that you
can spot this problem too much stuff not
letting the amount out of the home as it
comes in that's an ultimate sabotager
that can hold you back to stay organized
inefficient methods to organize I will
share more on that as what are the
solutions later in this video not having
boundaries for our space as we need
boundaries as a person person our home
has its limits respecting our home will
serve us better things scattered all
over the house without a place they
belong not clear where it belongs it
belongs to the entryway there are hooks
shelves baskets and labels to make it
clear the next thing that was sabotaging
me and still can it's hard to put it
back if it requires more than one move
less likely I will put it back and I'm
guilty on that because if I get creative
concentrating on the creation and I just
don't put things back right away I just
not wired that way and that is something
you can train your brain I'm sure but it
just never worked for me because I go
with the creative flow but I do it
afterwards and if it's easier to put it
back to its place then I more likely I
will do it it's too aesthetic me
meanwhile I love the cohesive look in
any room I have to pick the battle if
it's worth it and how many people in my
family use it besides how much it cost
my pantry is more organized because I
get to see the food better and I get
more creative it simplifies things for
my eyes that way but I'm the only one
that is maintaining it I've got two boys
they don't care about the look they care
about the function and it is hard for
them to remember for the extra steps to
make it cute therefore there is there
are areas that look better than the
other ones but the function has to have
a flow dividing the Legos or candies by
colors can look beautiful I seen videos
like that it is beautiful to us it was
too much work for the aesthetic we just
need that function if you like it you
can do it just find the true worth of
the hassle and see how far you want to
go with it I draw my line with my glass
drawers because that's how much I care
and I like to put energy in space is not
used well creating space to store in an
efficient way can reduce the mess
solutions for these problems let's start
out with the container types let me
introduce you to all the containers that
is out there and how they can serve you
and then I will move on to how I use
them being consistent in size to fit the
shelves better to be labeled great for
keeping less used items and Gathering
alike items together I try not to
overuse it for aesthetic reasons because
inside of the closet it's harder to find
things um if it's just a few bigger
items I let them be without a bin beans
are great to keep lots of alike items in
one designated spot I really love to use
them in my pantry um that's that's a
great way to gather all the dried goods
and just refill them when I need to in
the jar but I keep them in a bin
stocking storage using a space
vertically I can get a lot more use of
the cabinet or shaves it is better to
keep less used item in the bottom
Christmas ornaments or pictures
keepsakes out of season items refills
these are the things that I like to
stack specific storage think twice
before purchasing it it can be either
very helpful or a waste of money if you
cannot use it properly I had this
shallow drawer in my Amazon card for
months when I put the trigger to buy it
and and I tried it and I find that very
useful for my art materials it would be
wasted in my home but in my studio it
will be essential basket a very warm
looking decorative way to hide things it
can be anywhere to keep things close by
that are indeed used in a random places
it can get keys remote control rubber
bands also they are a great div divider
in a drawer I like to use them for that
secondhand stores always have unique
pieces to offer caddy it works well to
transport things I use it in our
bathroom as we can't use our cabinets
under the sink I have to take my stuff
from the cabinet to the bathroom counter
so it has a divider that HS to sort
things but it is very easy to grab and
carry I also have one that holds the
hair clipping tools excellent when you
have little ones you can put art
supplies as you keep an eye on them when
they use it once they are done with that
it can be put back into the cabinet
tray multiple purposes on the counter
top or dresser it can pull together
smaller random things and um a
decoration to give a more more organized
gathered and elegant look sometimes I
use a drawer organizer as a tray it
doesn't have to be a tray just a to
split enough to pull items together and
it gives a more cohesive look to it
box I personally love paper boxes they
don't have the weird smell of like the
plastic containers they are less toxic
the way and can be stored flat when I
don't need them I love their shapes they
are more efficient than any other
plastic containers due to the more
straight and sharp design the down side
is that that they can wear off faster
than the plastic ones but I do have good
results with mine these are all from
Ikea some of them are I have for almost
two decades or 17 or 18 years it is
better for some of the stuff to be kept
in a paper box as they can breathe and
don't collect mud inside like pictures
and books downside if it gets water from
the outside it gets wet inside so only
use this for internal storage
collapsible they are good for temporary
storage as it saves space but I can pop
them open as needed drawer units I have
a few wooden drawers they are from Ikea
I collect items in there that would be
in the drunk drawer scissors paper pen
office supplies ribbons glue tapes Etc
it has a very attractive sweet look that
I love it can be personalized with
stickers or just painting them and
labeling them but it free up space in
the cabinet and kitchen drawers as every
bit of a space come in the kitchen
dividers dividers are great in drawers
as I'm looking forward to specify the
space and it helps for the stuff to not
slide back and forth fine tuning of the
organization in the drawer I have two
kinds of dividers and one of them is
just little containers and I can just
adjust by organizing them by the size
the other one is more flexible for
different situations and I can adjust uh
a different section Lazy Susan it is
perfect for all sorts of condiments and
canned foods this approach saves space
and makes items easier to find and more
accessible solutions to get organized
and find a place for everything one
shallow shelves on hidden walls uh deep
cabinet are not necessarily the best
solution for every storage deep cabinets
can swallow quickly big beans and boxes
and things are getting pushed to the
back they will be forgotten very soon
and become an invisible clutter it is in
the closet and not as obvious as the
Clutter pile on the counter and clutter
will attract more clutter and I have to
deal with a massive closet of stuff
shello Sha are can be in hidden places
weird walls and gives the opportunity to
spread out the things I want to use in
my case supplements were the biggest
issue to solve with the problem if me
not seeing the labels if it was in the
drawer I only saw the lid if I organized
them in boxes they were covering each
other deep cabinets were in the solution
either as I only saw just the front row
these shallow shells don't take up that
much space and uh we can get around them
easily another area I use shallow
shelves is my pantry the same reason I
want to spread out and see all the dried
Goods I have and to find them easily and
grab them with one move the third place
I have shallo shelves is a little area
in the kitchen that has a high traffic
and an empty wall but also so the
breaker is on the wall too Furniture
would be too big other shs would be
sticking out with the corner as we go in
and out so it would be in the way these
little shelves hold all the tea the cups
tray glasses and everything that goes
with serving a tea to a friend in one
place and they can have them Stu too
without needing to look for the te in
the hundreds of the jars um in the
pantry Zone organizing I created this
method in the kitchen to have an easier
morning as we cross each other's way
doing different tasks creating an area
for food prepping between the sink and
the pantry is half full as both these
places I reach often to make the meal
another area is organized where the
plates are stored close to the drying
rack to make it easy to put it away
baking tools are close to the oven and
to the counter top where I roll out the
dough pots stored underneath the cook
Tob bread making machine slicing machine
is one drawer in the corner I use them
boundaries for my home as a person I had
to learn boundaries for not to overwork
myself learn to say no and many more
these created boundaries are keeping me
healthy and the same applies for the
home a home needs boundaries too as it
has limits when this boundary is
overstepped the home will not function
in full capacity because it's in
surviving mode I think twice about what
I bring in and what I have to let go of
the Clutter is free the only way to get
and stay organized clutter is a
procrastinated decision and it is in the
way of getting organized
before buying containers I consider if
it's worth it I gather the alike items
and I ask myself is it worth it to buy
this pricey container to store these
just in case items the items were not
worth as much as the container Gathering
alike items I like to gather all the
birthday related items together even
though I don't use the balloons and the
birthday Decor in my kitchen I keep them
with the cake Decor baking stuff and
birthday candles it makes more sense to
me to have them together rather than
store the balloons in a random place
around the house where I'm not going to
even remember where they are as I don't
need them as often have a place for
everything if they don't have a place to
be they will be on hot spots in the
house hot spots are where we tend to
throw things without thinking twice just
to put them down usually flat surfaces
kitchen counter tubs dining tables of
the washing machine Etc
labels they have very important purposes
they designate a spot for the items and
force a storage system helps family to
find things revisit and fix there's
nothing wrong with changing things
around it keep keeps my mind creative as
I'm thinking of solutions and as a
result we get better and more Simple
Solutions sometimes I change it back if
the last one worked better hooks hooks
are an amazing way to keep things off of
the floor and also adding extra storage
to any room because they don't take up
any space on the floor so you don't need
any furniture and then you can make it
more attractive with some cute bags
organize as the best for you and for
your family there's no one side sweets
all and there's a pressure to look a
certain way if it makes sense for you
organize it that way grab out ideas that
will lead you to your own solution if
you like neutral colors matching
containers have fun with that and then
enjoy the result of a calming
environment if you like Bal colors there
are many boxes or just a simple paint
that can give a boost to get organized
one thing I didn't understand back in
the days when I looked magazines
showrooms Pinterest pictures all the
storage systems looked beautiful then I
had an AA moment they were using less
stuff that I would realistically use for
the storage making the storage look full
of potential to have more space and they
used same color than same type of
clothing as a prop same type of shoes so
that gave a cohesive look to it which I
understand because they want to sell the
product but I was comparing my stuff
that I used every day to the prop stuff
I just wanted to point that out because
I never understood why my sha in the
closet and other plac has never looked
like on the pictures it is beautiful but
being organized is beyond the look it's
about how we function is it easy to
maintain is it easy to clean the house
that way does it align with my everyday
life everybody has their own unique life
with their own unique needs so organize
in a way that serves you and not the
other way around where you are stressful
counting items for the shake of the
title of being either minimal or having
the
most
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watching until end and I will see you
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