Time in a… Shoe?
June 15th, 2007
Looking to find more time to do the things you enjoy most? Try
looking in your closet. No, you won’t find that extra 15 minutes
shoved in the left toe of your favorite pair of shoes. But, you
might just find it in the time it takes you to dig out that pair
of shoes. A cluttered closet will rob more of your time than you
realize. How often do you spend 15 minutes shuffling through
piles of shoes and sweaters, belts, ties and handbags only to
give up and wear a less than perfect pair?
If you have ever found yourself in this predicament then you are
ready to clear your clutter and organize your closet.
Did you know that you could gain up to two hours every day
through simple suggestions that will help you organize your
closet and take control of your time. And further, organizing
your life and clearing your closet will not only afford you more
time, it will lighten your stress load and help you lead a
healthier, happier life.
If you could save up to two hours every day by organizing your
closet, would you do it? Most people love the idea of saving
time, but dread the idea of organizing their overstuffed
closets. As a culture we cultivate disorganization from a young
age – did you ever shove everything into your closet when your
mother suggested that you clean your room? Organization doesn’t
have to be a dreaded task – but rather a thing of beauty.
First, you’ll want to break down closet organization into easily
digested solutions that involve what I like to call “helper
items.” There are numerous ways to organize your closet: A cedar
wardrobe closet may be an ideal solution for you and your
cornucopia of wool sweaters; drawer dividers will help you keep
those workout socks where they belong, to the right of your
dress socks; and don’t underestimate the power of the hanger –
hanging a bulky leather jacket on a spindly wire hanger may find
that expensive leather on the floor, sure to be lost until you
dive into your shoe pile next fall.
And speaking of that shoe pile, why not store your shoe
collection in individual clear plastic boxes so they can be
stacked and viewed at a moments notice. The thing to remember is
that even your beloved Manolo Blahniks can steal your precious
time if you’re not careful.
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