{"id":10276,"date":"2025-03-19T15:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/gretchen-rubins-recommendations-organization-using-what-you-already-have\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T15:11:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:11:34","slug":"gretchen-rubins-recommendations-organization-using-what-you-already-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/gretchen-rubins-recommendations-organization-using-what-you-already-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Gretchen Rubin\u2019s Recommendations: Organization Using What You Already Have"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In Outer Order, Inner Calm<\/em>, I write about how clearing clutter and creating order can make us feel lighter, happier, and more focused. But getting organized doesn\u2019t mean rushing out to buy new bins or storage systems. Often, the best place to start is by taking inventory and figuring out how to use what we already have.<\/p>\n

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Actually know what you have<\/h2>\n

How many times have you bought a new notebook only to find a stack hiding in a drawer? Or picked up more batteries because you weren\u2019t sure if you had any at home? Before bringing in anything new, take inventory. Open every drawer, look through every shelf, and make sure you know what you already own.<\/p>\n

Keep things where you use them<\/h2>\n

Organization isn\u2019t just about tidiness\u2014it\u2019s about making life easier. The most useful things are the ones that are easy to grab when we need them. If you\u2019re always hunting for scissors, don\u2019t keep them in a desk drawer across the house\u2014store a pair where you actually use them.<\/p>\n

A few easy adjustments:<\/p>\n