I wanted to share a few tips that worked for me this time around.
I allowed my ADD to be free. Usually I get mad at myself for getting sidetracked, but not this time. I figured since everything needed to be done, it was fine if I got sidetracked by another cleaning task.
I assume everyone does this, but I just found out that people don't. So--get two trash bags out when you clean/declutter. White trash bags are for donations (like Goodwill) and black trash bags are for trash. Now you won't get them mixed up.
divide you area into sections
if an area is horrible--really horrible--box it all up. Now, don't pack the boxes too heavy and don't sort, just box it. Do this the evening before you start the room. Now, when you wake up, take a box, open it and go through it. When you finish a box, say YEAH! and pat yourself on the back. Now fold the box. After 5 boxes are empty, go put them into the garage/recycling. This REALLY worked for me with my den and toy closet. (It probably also helps that DH is a corporate mover and can bring me boxes as well)
After working for 1 hour (or going thru 5 boxes), take the trash out, and put the donation bags into your car. Take a break.
Remember to look at what you got done and not what still needs to be done.
I allowed my ADD to be free. Usually I get mad at myself for getting sidetracked, but not this time. I figured since everything needed to be done, it was fine if I got sidetracked by another cleaning task.
I assume everyone does this, but I just found out that people don't. So--get two trash bags out when you clean/declutter. White trash bags are for donations (like Goodwill) and black trash bags are for trash. Now you won't get them mixed up.
divide you area into sections
if an area is horrible--really horrible--box it all up. Now, don't pack the boxes too heavy and don't sort, just box it. Do this the evening before you start the room. Now, when you wake up, take a box, open it and go through it. When you finish a box, say YEAH! and pat yourself on the back. Now fold the box. After 5 boxes are empty, go put them into the garage/recycling. This REALLY worked for me with my den and toy closet. (It probably also helps that DH is a corporate mover and can bring me boxes as well)
After working for 1 hour (or going thru 5 boxes), take the trash out, and put the donation bags into your car. Take a break.
Remember to look at what you got done and not what still needs to be done.
