One of the most common questions I get from my clients when it comes to organizing their space is… “Where do I start?”

Here is my favorite tip to answer that question:

Jump start your organizing efforts by SORTING your items into categories of like items.  Don’t worry about purging right from the start, just begin by sorting and that’s all.  As you sort your items, whether it is clothing, paper, or kitchen accessories, ask yourself these questions:

- Do I love this item?

- Do I need this item?

- Do I use this item?

If you answer NO to any of these questions, then get rid of the item by sorting into categories of “trash”, “to be donated”, or “to be moved to another room” or area of the home or office.

Starting any organizing project with sorting will ensure you are on the right track.  Don’t worry if you have trouble making decisions with the sorting process the first time through.  You can always sort multiple times before moving on to step 2 in the organizing process.