Packing – for Organizing and Moving
- Ideas for grouping:
- By destination (e.g., kitchen, office, storage)
- By category (e.g., tools, clothing, electronics)
- By items you’ll want together for a specific task
- By things you’ll need in one place at one time—even across categories
- By timing or access (e.g., first night, use-soon)
- Label boxes for future ease.
- Consider the goals and needs you may have when looking at the box in the future—this helps guide how much detail to include.
- You might choose to add a date for tracking or context.
- A compact format like “2603” (for March 2026) is quick and easy to write.
- If the day matters, you can add two digits: “260312” for March 12, 2026.
- For single-digit months or days, use a leading zero (e.g., “2603” vs “263”).
Decluttering and Completion
- Remove discardables (garbage or recycling)
- Set aside giveaways
- Place items that belong elsewhere
- Group items that suggest categories
- Scan to register what’s present and spot next steps
Workflow Organizing for Home
- Identify usable space and containers
- Match items with spaces they’ll serve
- Visualize how you want things to be
- Clarify routines and transitions
- Adjust placements to support clarity and confidence
Unpacking and Resetting
- Unpack by category and destination
- Place things where they’ll be used
- Group things that suggest routines
- Remove packaging and discardables
- Scan for what’s missing or needs rethinking
Closing Note Each step is designed to lead to a usable, lasting result—one that reflects your space, your things, and the purpose they serve.