During the organizing process, one of the questions I get asked the most is, “do I need to keep this?” We generally have such an abundance of stuff that we oftentimes don’t even know what all we have anymore. We’ve just accumulated it and now don’t know what to do with it. Deciding what needs to stay and what needs to go can be daunting. The question to ask yourself as you are faced with items you own and don’t know what to do with is, “why do I need this?”
By being in touch with who you are, where you are currently at in your life and what desires and plans you have for your future, you will be able to determine whether or not a particular item is of value or use to you. For example, if you have gone from working full time in corporate America to being a stay-at-home mom, you probably don’t need all the power suits that are still hanging in your closet. If you think you will be going back to the corporate world, then the suits can be properly stored until that time. However, if you plan to never set foot in corporate America again, then you can comfortably let go of them and make room for the things you need for the life you are living today!
Check out my September organizing tips for some great ways to get organized for the coming season:
September Organizing Tips
~ Organize Your Closet for The Coming Season~
You don’t have to wade through summer shorts, dresses and sandals to get to the heavy sweaters and boots you’ll need for the winter. Switch out your clothes and pack away clothing that you won’t need for some months.
1) Set aside a day to create a system where you can have the current season’s clothing close at hand by putting away all unnecessary items. 
2) Evaluate the contents of your closet and remove summer clothes that you know you will no longer be wearing. Wash or dry-clean, press, fold and mend before storing in sturdy boxes or bins.
3) Off-season clothes can be stored inside your closet, if there is space; under the bed, in a different room such as a guest room or even the garage. Be sure and mark the container with the season and a bullet point list of its contents.
4) Pull out and try on your fall/winter clothing. Think about your current lifestyle and select items that you love, fit well and make you feel and look great. Mix & match to create complete outfits that you know work well together.
5) Set aside any ill-fitting, uncomfortable clothes 
& shoes and let go of any items you no longer need or wear. Give these clothes away to friends and family or donate them to a charity.
6) Leave at least one quarter of your closet free so you have room to easily retrieve and put back items and also accommodate any purchases you make throughout the coming months.
Enjoy Your Fall/Winter Season!
Contact Jodie Watson:
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