Select-an-Effort: Wrap-up

Select-an-Effort: Wrap-up. Summary of the tasks for 2023 with the logo of three arrows of different heights representing three levels of effort.

Today is the last day of “Select-an-Effort: Organizing Tasks for 2023.” Have you had been able to make some improvements in your space? I hope so! Most importantly, I hope that you have seen that decluttering and organizing are not one time, all-or-nothing, disciplines. Instead, they are aspects of life that can be pursued in ways that fit our time and energy. On any given day, if all we can invest is a “low effort,” this is still worthwhile. We always have the opportunity to come back another day and do a little more. Establishing goals and identifying resources also helps by giving us the inspiration we need to stay the course.

If you missed a day, or if you want to loop back and revisit a task, below are links to all of the tasks for easy reference.

Select-an-Effort: The Nightstand. Seana going to sleep
The Nightstand

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It’s the beginning of the first week of 2023, but for many, this is still a day off. Nevertheless, if you are home, you might be spending some time in today’s area: the laundry room. Whether you have a dedicated room or a stacked unit in a closet, the laundry room is a high-use space. Keeping this area organized makes the entire laundry process easier. Here are some options for making improvements in your laundry room: Low Effort Pick items up off the floor. Put dirty clothing into hampers and other items on shelves, in cabinets, or back in other rooms where they belong. Medium Effort Complete the “low effort” task, and then improve your laundry system by giving every person a hamper near where they undress. This could be anything from a basket to a pop-up hamper to a “back of the door” option. High Effort If your laundry area lacks storage, make a plan to add some. For example, add a shelf to hold laundry soap, or a pretty canister for laundry pods (Caution: if you have small children, make sure to use only child-proof containers for laundry pods). You might also want to hang up your ironing board. If you have sufficient floorspace, add a laundry sorter. There are lots of other options for improving your laundry room that you can read about here. * * * Any improvement in your laundry room will put a smile on your face. What are you inspired to do today?
The Laundry Room

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Select-an-Effort: Sports Bottles & Travel Mugs. Seana drinking from a travel mug.
Sports Bottles and Travel Mugs

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Select-an-Effort: The Shower. Seana in the shower.
The Shower

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Select-an-Effort: The Bar. Seana standing with martinis in her hand.
The Bar

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Select-an-Effort: The Refrigerator. Seana standing with a bottle of milk.
The Refrigerator

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Select-an-Effort: Paper Supplies. Seana punching away paper.
Paper Supplies

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Select-an-Effort: Bags. Seana holding shopping bags.
Bags

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Select-an-Effort: Kitchen Utensils. Seana holding kitchen whisks.
Kitchen Utensils

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Select-an-Effort: Toys. Seana and a choo choo train.
Toys

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Select-an-Effort: Kitchen Counter. Seana with open hands in the kitchen.
Kitchen Counter

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Select-an-Effort: The Junk Drawer. Seana pointing at a pair of scissors.
The Junk Drawer

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Select-an-Effort: The China Cabinet. Seana with a teapot on her head.
The China Cabinet

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Select-an-Effort: Books Seana surrounded by books.
Books

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Select-an-Effort: The Car. Seana standing with a car.
The Car

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Select-an-Effort: The Pantry. Seana inside a giant pretzel.
The Pantry

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Select-an-Effort: The Linen Closet. Seana standing with a towel bar with towels on it.
The Linen Closet

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Select-an-Effort: Undergarments Seana with her feet in socks.
Undergarments

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Select-an-Effort: Exercise Clothing. Seana running.
Exercise Clothing

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Select-an-Effort: Coats, Gloves & Hats
Coats, Gloves & Hats

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Select-an-Effort: Spices. Seana juggling jalapeno peppers.
Spices

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Select-an-Effort: Desk/ Workstation. Seana at the desk.
Desk/ Workstation

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Select-an-Effort: Medicines & Supplements. Seana with medicine bottles on her head.
Medicines & Supplements

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Select-an-Effort: Under the Bathroom Sink. Seana in a sink.
Under the Bathroom Sink

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Select-an-Effort: The Bathroom Counter. Seana with toothpaste.
The Bathroom Counter

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Select-an-Effort: Food Storage Containers. Seana dreaming of food.
Food Storage Containers

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Select-an-Effort: Shoes. Seana with high heels.
Shoes

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Select-an-Effort: Cookware and Small Appliances. Seana in a chef's hat.
Cookware & Small Appliances

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Select-an-Effort: Media. Seana listening to music.
Media

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Select-an-Effort: Display Boards. Seana and thumbtacks.
Display Boards

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As you continue through the year, I wish for you the willingness to try, whether with a little or a lot of effort. As always, I’m here if you have questions or run into obstacles. Happy New Year!

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4 thoughts on “Select-an-Effort: Wrap-up”

  1. I have really enjoyed these blogs. I have completed two of them and have scheduled 2 more. I am keeping the links so I can refer back to ones I still need to do and work away at these through the year. If I could do even 1 a month, it would be a huge accomplishment. Thanks for coming up with these suggestions.

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