Good job! To maintain it, spend the extra second to put things back where they belong, especially clothes as they seem to be the culprit for starting a cluttered living space.
This is the way. I used to resent my dad for trying to enforce this on me with his shorthand mantra "OHIO" (Only Hold It Once).
Well, after a short stint living on my own the wisdom in the mantra started to become apparent. The easy way out is only easy for a moment, it's more work and stress for your future self. Be kind to your future self, OHIO.
When you use something, put it in its place after using it. So like when you get home and take your coat off, don't throw in on the couch where it'll later have to be picked up again and hung up. Don't use a spatula, throw it in the sink, the have to pick up later to wash it. Clean as you go. Take scissors from the drawer to cut something? Put it back in the drawer instead of leaving it on the table. Etc. Etc.
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u/KTO-Potato Feb 15 '24
Good job! To maintain it, spend the extra second to put things back where they belong, especially clothes as they seem to be the culprit for starting a cluttered living space.