Another 30-minute miracle
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.
tags: declutter happy hour, decluttering, productivity
Comments
I agree – sometimes, just 30 minutes is all it takes. Congrats on a successful miracle! Now, would you come do mine next?
Scott Roewer Jun 16, 04:48 PM
Thanks, Liz. Declutter Happy Hour has trained me to take pix since we have our Cheers page of before and after pix!
Janine Adams Jun 16, 04:48 PM
Scott, I’d be delighted! I’d love to see your space. Perhaps next time I’m in DC….
Janine Adams Jun 16, 04:49 PM
I’m just glad you took a before – I so often forget – especially on a smaller project. What a transformation!
Liz Jenkins Jun 16, 04:41 PM