Does your home always seem to be messy? Perhaps making these mistakes is the reason
Coming home after a tiring day can be a big relief. But if the house is in a mess, it can really ruin your mood walking in on this. And why is it that a home can always seem to be untidy, despite your ongoing efforts to sort it out?
You have probably already tried all the clean-up tips and tricks you could find, but without success: in fact, despite your efforts, you home may end up looking even more messy after doing your clean-up chores!
That said, there are number of errors people make when trying to sort out their homes, and we take a look at this topic in-depth below:
Too many things
Maybe your method is not wrong, but your house is simply too full of things. Even the largest space can become messy and unmanageable if you load it with sundry items. Start by eliminating everything you don't need, systematically working through your "things piles".
This operation will not only guarantee help restore order and gain space, but will also make you feel better!
Sentimental things
The foregoing brings us to another very common problem encountered in homes: hoarding sentimental things. All of us develop sentimental feelings towards certain things that enter our lives. But try to be more selective about what you keep and what you discard. For example, do you really need to hold on to ALL the pictures your kids draw for you?
Procrastination
Another bad habit is procrastination: why put off a tidying up until tomorrow when you can do it now? For example, put away each item you use immediately after use, sort out mail promptly and don't let it pile up on the furniture and tables, don't leave laundry to languish for weeks on the clothes horse or in the hamper.
If you can do something now, just do it.
Too many containers
Many of us almost compulsively buy storage containers we see in the shops, especially if they are decorative. However, purchasing containers should be driven by a real need as opposed to a whim: sort through your things and determine how many containers you actually need and limit your container-buying to this number. Otherwise, you'll end up with a house full of empty containers serving no purpose.
Spending too much time on aesthetics
Try not spending so much time on achieving the "perfect aesthetic" in your home and rather concentrate on clearing away clutter. For example, there is no need for your books to be sorted by color on the bookshelves: the important thing is that they are left laying out all over the floor.
A place for everything
As the saying goes, "a place for everything and everything in its place": in fact, one of the main causes of disorder in the home is not having a place to put your things back after using them. Organize your home so you have a place for everything.
Create a system and stick to it
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Another very common mistake that many make is a failure to create, and stick to, a long-term organization system. Establish a clean-up/sort-out routine and do you best to stick to it.
Which of these mistakes do you make in your home?