Mambos: 7 Secrets To Organizing Your Stuff

Organisation can definitely make a home feel more at peace but it does take some practice to get into the swing of good organisation. Here we share a few secrets to help you organise your stuff with ease. And check out some of our top picks available from Mambos!

Organisation is a mindset

You need to mentally be prepared for the task of organisation. If clutter quickly overwhelms your life (and home) then it’s time to get your mind right and choose to get things sorted out. This mental shift can help you achieve better balance and peace of mind in your home. Think of the many benefits of an organised space, and set aside time to get it done right! If this means scheduling time to organise into your weekly planner, then do it!

Get the right tools

There is no point in organising your stuff if you have nowhere to put any of it. Invest in clever storage solutions like trays, baskets and plastic containers to neatly stow away your goods. Choose different sized storage solutions so you have options and can make the most of your space and time. This will make grouping and sorting things much easier and the entire process can actually become more fun and less laborious!

Get the family involved

Organising a home can be a lot of work, especially if you’re working on it alone! Get the family involved and make this a fun and frequent event. Give your children smaller tasks such as organising their own toys and clothing. This will not only teach them to take responsibility for their own things but will inspire them to keep things orderly and instil a useful skill from a young age!

Toss what you don’t need

The biggest mistake we often make is to keep things we really don’t need or use. If an item has not been used in over a year, then perhaps it is time to donate or toss it, to make room for things that you actually value. Keep fewer things and this will subsequently mean there is less to organise. The process of sorting out your things will be that much simpler!

Keep a junk drawer

Almost every home could do with a junk drawer! You know the one – where we keep all those small miscellaneous items! This is a great way to keep things in one central space without the worry of small items cluttering up your home. Furthermore, we suggest limiting the size of these areas to one or two drawers or small storage boxes. Too many junk spaces can derail your organizing efforts when they become the go-to for every stray item at home.

Use the basket solution

What is the basket solution? Keep one central basket in a room that you can quickly use to place miscellaneous items in at the end of the day. Instead of picking up one item at a time and then looking for its home, place all ‘out of place’ items into the basket as you go about your day. At the end of the day,  you can simply gather the family together to quickly sort these out and pack them away. This will save you time and keep your space looking neater for longer!

Don’t try to be perfect

We all wish we had a well-organised, neat and orderly home all of the time. The reality is that this goal is unattainable. Add family members, children with endless toys, and pets into the mix and perfection gets thrown out of the window! It’s okay to have a few areas that need attention, especially when life is busy and you have more important things to do. Don’t give up. Get everyone in on the task and make it a family affair. Sort out smaller areas more frequently and the task won’t seem so big and overwhelming!

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