Peace of Mind Organizing

Another 30-minute miracle

16 June 2009

Okay, “miracle” is completely overstating it. But I was amazed at my office’s transformation the other day when I set my timer and got to work for 30 minutes.

If you can stand another set of before and after pictures, here’s how my office looked before. (I’m cringing as I type this because it had gotten so cluttered, just in the course of my ignoring it while I was busy working.)

This is what happens when you don't put stuff away.

And here it is 30 minutes later after decluttering, tidying, and vacuuming.

Much better! Taking a few minutes to run the vacuum made a big difference.

Clearly, my poodle, Kirby, appreciated my effort.

It never ceases to amaze me what can be done in 30 minutes of focused effort. That’s why Shannon Wilkinson and I allow 30 minutes of decluttering in each of our Declutter Happy Hour sessions.

I love sharing the message that we don’t have to put aside a whole (or half) day to declutter a space. Grab the time you have and get started! Little and often is the way to go.

Tagged with: declutter happy hour, decluttering, productivity

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