New Year's Resolution: Simple Steps to Be More Organized and Stay Productive All Year

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 New Year's Resolution: Organization

The Importance of Organization

Creating an environment of serenity produces a better mood and reduced stress.  Clutter overwhelms the senses and increases anxiety because it is a reminder of unfinished tasks.  By ridding yourself of this visual chaos, you are sparking creativity and a meditative state.

1. Organize your Kitchen.

wooDsom Lighted Magnetic Knife Strip

Using utensils as decor in your kitchen serves double duty. You can display your beautiful items while saving counter and drawer space, especially if you have a small kitchen. WooDsom's magnetic lighted knife strip marries function and beauty to offer both.

wooDsom: made in Minnesota

2. Organize a Closet.

Colonial Mills Rope Walk Utility Basket

Baskets are great for storage solutions! They come in all sizes, colors, and shapes. You can store:

• Towels
• Sheets, blankets, throws
• Toilet paper
• Pantry items
• Books
• Toys

Colonial Mills crafts braided baskets, along with rugs, trays, and hampers. As a family-owned and operated business in Rumford, Rhode Island since 1977, Colonial Mills has the best greeter ever: their dog Pam!

3. Organize your Living Room.

McMillin's Furniture La-Z-Boy Storage Ottoman

Living rooms are the heart of the home. Keeping clutter to a minimum in this room is a necessity, and a seeming impossibility. This storage ottoman blends function and style. It offers additional seating AND storage!

We have all been through it. Someone is OMW and you have 7 minutes to get your house in order. Storage ottomans. BAM! You're welcome.

4. Organize your Bathroom.

left: STORi Clear Organizer Drawers; right: STORi Clear Drawer Organizer Set

The area under the sink in the bathroom has to be, at least, in the Top 5 most awkward places to organize.  These drawers (pictured left) are 6 inches wide and 9 inches tall.  When you measure out the space under the sink, these drawers fit quite seemingly under a sink.  The set pictured on the right can act as dividers within the drawers to contain smaller items.

5. Organize your Bedroom.

Bartletts Island Night Stand

To present a picture of a night stand as a way to organize your bedroom may seem unorthodox.  However, the purpose of a bedroom is primarily for sleep.  Adding beautiful items to your night stand prevent you from cluttering the space.  Life gets so busy and hectic.  A bedroom should be a sanctuary from the rest of your home and life.  

Note: Robert Abbey makes table lamps made in the USA.  Be sure to check out the website.

Conclusion

Finding the right game plan for your New Year's Resolution may pose a challenge, but with challenge comes change.  

Always remember: Nobody loves you and your business more than the people behind the made in the USA name!