Well done! Everything has been sorted, and organized, and is looking picture-perfect.  There is just one problem, it will get messy again, and again, and again.  Have no fear! You will be armed with tips, tricks, and support to help you stay on track.  And if/when you fall off track (as we all do) it will be all that much easier for you to hop back on!

If you have chosen Calming Spaces to help you on your organizational journey, you will receive a personalized list of how to reset your space.  You will also have a scheduled one-week follow-up video chat to check-in. In addition, here are some things to keep in mind that will make staying organized just a little easier.

1. Be mindful when shopping. It can be really easy to walk into a store, see a beautiful display, and think buying something from it is going to transform your space from blah to ahh.  Unfortunately, that is rarely the case. That's not to say you shouldn't buy beautiful things.  Just be aware of why you are buying it. 

• Am I experiencing a less-than-pleasant emotion and using this purchase to feel better?
• Do I already have something similar?
• Does it perform a function?
• Will this fit in my space as it is now?
• Does it add to my Calm?

   2. Be aware of the habits that are contributing to clutter. Are you still holding onto things that do not serve a purpose or contribute to your Calm?

   3. Be kind to your future self.  Place things where they belong so that you will be able to find them easily later.  By doing this you are doing future you a favor.  In the long run, it will save time previously wasted searching for misplaced belongings.

4. Be real with yourself.  I know I am not the only one that has bought a self-help book thinking it would magically fix me.  The same is true for organizational supplies.  Be honest with yourself. That planner might be really cute, but if you have 5 years' worth of empty planners odds are buying this one is not going to solve all your scheduling woes.  That bin might match your aesthetic perfectly, but if you have a closet full of empty bins, this one will probably go unused as well.  And that is okay, you just need to embrace what is most functional for you.

5. Be kind to your present self! This is a lot easier said than done, but it is so important. Life is messy! Perfection is subjective. Don't allow yourself to get discouraged if your once-organized space becomes messy again.  Because you know what?? It can become organized again too! It is not a failure, it is life.  Give yourself at least the same amount of grace you would give your best friend if they were in your position.