Tips for Dealing with Clutter

It’s everywhere. It’s on my desk, on the floor, in the bathroom and the garage. Clutter just never seems to leave me alone. I’ve been starting to get a handle on it though, using several different tips I’ve found on the web. My latest find? Productivity 501 had this little tip to share:

Organize electronics and gadgets by type or purpose. Most people accumulate a collection of tools, memory cards, special purpose cables, and electronics. Try to keep these organized by their purpose. For example, you might keep everything related to your cell phone (special cables, extra batteries, etc) in one area, while keeping all your computer related items in another. Clear storage containers are great for this. If you can see through the clear sides, it makes it easy to find what you are looking for. If the items are organized by type, you can find the right container easily even if the item you are looking for isn’t in clear view, you just have to look for other items associated with it.

I have to admit, I’vebecome a fan of those clear plastic bins. We even use them for the kids toys - Hotwheels, Trains, Musical Instruments - it makes them so easy to find.