Select-an-Effort: Wrap-up f

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Dianne
January 31, 2023 at 11:00 am

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.

1. Seana
  January 31, 2023 at 4:04 pm
  
  Thanks for reading and commenting throughout the month, Dianne. I wish you much success as you continue along throughout 2023!
  
Tamara
January 31, 2023 at 8:13 pm

I hope you had fun with all of those amazing photos! It felt like a very productive month.
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1. Seana
  February 1, 2023 at 4:22 am
  
  No better way to start the new year than by feeling productive, even if in tiny ways. Thanks for reading and commenting all monthlong! 🙂

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