Year End Organizing Checklist

Another year has come and gone. It feels like we just started 2014 and here we are entering 2015 already. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to either get or to stay organized here are a few things you can do to start the New Year in an organized state.

Out with the old

The New Year is a great time to purge old files and make space available for new files. No need to hang on to the monthly hydro, cable, etc. bills (unless you are a business owner). Just keep the last bill or year-end statement and purge the rest. If you have legal or tax implications you would be advised to check with your lawyer or accountant before tossing any document that you may require but most monthly bills can be safely tossed. This would also be a good time to review your files and see if the categories are working for you and either delete or add as required.

Do you really need those presents?

This is a time of year that we receive a lot of gifts that are meant well but maybe just are not our style or fit in with our decor. Rather than putting them away where they will never be used why not re-purpose them now.

Charities are always looking for donations and can find a good home for that item you know you will never use but you just couldn’t hurt the feelings of the giver. Now is also a good time to create a new “gift centre” for gift giving later in the year (but not to the original giver of course!).

Holiday decorations

Now is a great time to review the decorations as you pack them away. Do you have damaged decorations that did not get used but are holding onto for sentimental reasons?  Decorations that you “may” just use one year. How about the decorations that you just have too many of?

The kids may want those to get a good start in their own home or for sentimental reasons themselves. In any case, now is a great time to take stock of what you have versus what you want or need and be prepared and organized for next season.

Start the New Year off right with an organized outlook and you will be surprised how it will transfer over to other aspects of your home and life. If you feel anxious getting organized for the new year or need some assistance, contact us here for your free telephone intake.