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Advice on how to keep my apartment organized and tidy?

I live alone in a one bedroom apartment. I dream of the day when I can come home from work and my apartment is looking perfectly tidy and organized. I accumulate so much stuff. Any advice on how to keep my living space looking good all the time? 10 points for the best answer, thanks.

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One Response to “Advice on how to keep my apartment organized and tidy?”

  1. Yes! Become a minimalist! From personal experience I used to keep so much stuff in my apartment-almost holding onto things with the belief that one day I will use them. A rule of thumb that has worked wonders for me is if you haven't used it , worn it or needed it over the course of 2 months- review why it is you are keeping it and if you really need it.
    Remember: "LESS IS MORE" where ornaments, clothing, cutlery, plates etc are concerned.

    Also to keep general cleanliness and hygiene in check-
    Dust and Spray and wipe surfaces a few times a week.
    When you make a mess eg, cooking or trying on clothes make it a priority to clean up straight after. The more you procrastinate the more the mess accumulates and you don't know where to start.

    There is research that a clean and organised environment has a positive impact on your emotional well being-in particular your ability to be organised during tasks.
    On the opposite side a cluttered, messy environment has the opposite effect, making you feel confused, overwhelmed and indecisive.

    So get cleaning and throwing out those things that have been sitting there for way too long! You know the ones…
    Good luck!

    P.S-stick on some music coz it helps the time pass! Also burn some aromatherapy oil in an oil burner or burn some insense for a refreshing touch to your apartment. Also fresh flowers are an ornamental feauture you can't go wrong with!

    Chelsea x