Think inside the box(es)
The four-box method is a tried-and-true way to quickly get a handle on large amounts of clutter while still ensuring that each item is consciously considered. To begin, get four large boxes and assign each box one of these labels:
- Donate
- Trash/recycling
- Keep but relocate
This system will prevent you from just moving piles around and help you sort what’s needed from what’s not. When you finish organizing one area, empty the boxes according to their labels and start over.
