The Art of Decluttering Best Of: Doom Boxes
Dec 29, 2024
Doom boxes can be a cluttered sanctuary for our indecisions. Learn how they can actually aid in your decluttering journey rather than hinder it. Need to tidy up quickly? These boxes might just be the perfect temporary solution. Discover strategies for sifting through these collections without feeling overwhelmed. Plus, explore the psychological reasons behind why we accumulate clutter and how to use doom boxes wisely to maintain organization at home.
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Don't Hide Procrastination Boxes
- Avoid hiding a procrastination doom box out of sight because you likely won't return to it.
- Put a time and place on it or eliminate it so clutter doesn't multiply in cupboards or the garage.
Use Doom Boxes Purposefully
- Use a doom box deliberately for short-term needs like a house inspection or preparing for guests.
- Keep it visible and schedule when you'll sort it rather than hiding it away.
Give One Doom Box Limits
- Allow a single ongoing doom box as a temporary home for odds and ends but set limits.
- Give it a fixed container, a specific spot, and a routine to clear rubbish, donations, and returns regularly.