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A breakdown of what to do with the time you have.
Time is precious, and we never seem to have enough of it. From endless to-do lists to rushing out the door to the next event,
it can be daunting, intimidating, and outright overwhelming to muster up the energy to tidy your home. Who has a whole
weekend to clean, anyway? We sought out advice from Life in Jeneral founder and professional organizer, Jen Robin, on how
to tackle the everyday clutter in your home with the time you have.
1 5 M I N U T E S : CHOOSE A DRAWER, ANY DRAWER
Whether in the bathroom, kitchen, or o"ce, drawers are infamous for collecting things that don't belong. With a spare 15
minutes, choose one drawer and empty its contents onto the counter. Clean the bottom with a disinfecting spray or wipe
to remove dust, hair, or other crumbs. Then, challenge yourself only to put back the items that truly serve a purpose and
pitch old receipts, inkless pens, and pizza coupons that have expired long ago.
B Y K AT E LY N S I M
LIJ Pro-Tip: Don't feel like you must clean everything
in one day. In fact, starting with small projects, like a
drawer, can often make the biggest di•erence!
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