Now that you’ve had a chance to assess your Christmas loot and decide what to keep and what to take back, it’s time to declutter. After all, you can’t keep what you can’t find space for. It’s out with the old and in with the new. However, to ensure your new things have a nice place to live, it is essential that you remove and reorganize your existing space.
For example, if you got a ton of new clothes for Christmas, then tackle the closet first. Start by removing items that don’t fit. Whereas most of us have a pair of favorite skinny jeans that we can’t part with, it’s unnecessary to keep five pairs of ill-fitting slacks in the hopes that those unwanted pounds will magically fall off and the pants will fit again overnight. However, if you are in the midst of a weight loss program, you might want to keep your smaller sized garments, but don’t keep them in premium spots in your closet. Rather, place them in a guest room closet or in drawer until you are able to wear them again.
You should also examine the garments you rarely wear because of their given style. Generally, if you haven’t worn it in the last six months, it can be tossed or given to charity. In addition, by now you should have removed items that are inappropriate for the current season. Summer clothes should be placed in storage or placed at the back of the closet, so you don’t have to move them to access winter gear.
Finally, devise a system that is efficient and easy to maintain. For example, if you wear a uniform to work, then place it near the front of your closet so that you can get at it easily each morning. Items you use frequently should be in easy to access spots. To help facilitate a new organizational system it’s a good idea to hang similar items together. For example, dedicate one section to skirts, another to pants and yet another to shirts and jackets.