Organizing Life's Transitions

One thing that remains a constant in this beautiful ride we call life is change. Life is full of transitions that bring with them a multitude of emotions. Happy, excited, sad, bittersweet or even overwhelming. Whether you are welcoming a new baby, learning how to live in an empty nest or losing your home to wildfires, floods or other disasters, you will likely find a long to do list goes along with any change. We are here to help you ease the stress of these transitions by creating spaces that support the changes in your lifestyle. Let’s explore how using intentional organizing strategies can bring efficiency and peace of mind as you move through life’s biggest changes.

Welcoming a New Baby

A new baby is one of life’s most joyful milestones, but the amount of new items that will be entering your home can quickly become cluttered and overwhelming. The first step to organizing this process is to declutter before the baby arrives. Clear out any items you don’t need or use to help make room for all the new stuff. Creating zones for baby related activities can help keep items where they belong. Think diaper changing station. Consider eco-conscience diapers. Dyper, Coterie and Honest are great brands to check out! Labeled bins for all the little items will be your new best friend. Don’t forget to maximize your vertical space. A back of the door organizer can be a useful tool for bathing products, bibs and burp cloths, toys or clothing items. Getting organized before the baby comes will help you stay organized.

Downsizing & Simplifying

There are many different reasons you may be planning to move to downsize your space. Maybe the kids are grown and gone, you no longer enjoy the upkeep required for the amount of space you have or you are simply wanting to embrace a more minimalist lifestyle. Unfortunately, we can’t promise the process will be easy, but once you are on the other side, you may find less, both space and things, feels quite good. The number one step when decreasing your space is decreasing the amount of stuff you have. You will have to let some things go to avoid a cluttered environment in your new, smaller space. As you sort through your belongings, keep only what you need, use and a few sentimental items. Scanning important papers and photos will help you have less physical paper while keeping your important documents and memories. Maximize your storage space in your new home by choosing muti-functional furniture pieces. Think ottoman that has storage space. This will help you keep your things neat and tidy! Find more tips on downsizing here.

Upsizing & Growing

So the family has outgrown your home. Maybe you are blending families or the little kids have morphed into big kids and need more space. Moving to a larger space is certainly exciting, but all the new can quickly become overwhelming. With this transition, the most important step is establishing organizing strategies to help all the pieces function well together. Establishing household systems and routines for things like meals and laundry will make all the difference in maintaining order in a bigger home with more people. Have organizing systems in place for key areas like your entryway, pantry, bathrooms and kids rooms. Designated spaces with labeled bins and baskets will help all the family members know where to find things and where to put them back.

If moving is part of your transition, check out our tips for organizing your move here!

Change and transitions can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when they come with heavy emotions. A little thoughtful planning and organization can truly help make the process so much easier. Taking the time to declutter, plan and create functional organizing systems will help you find success and joy in your new space. Make room for what truly matters and embrace your next chapter with calm and clarity!

Need a Hand?

Need a hand decluttering and organizing for a major life transition? I can help guide you through the process with a customized organizing plan designed to work for you, your family and your home. Schedule your free consultation today!