Creative organizing hacks –– like using over the door shoe organizers as a way of storing extra toilet paper rolls or using leftover bread ties to help wrangle any unruly wires are certainly clever…

But they’re not our cup of tea! 

At Elegant Simplicity, we obsess over organizing that is focused around your daily routines + creating sustainable systems so that your home can serve you and the clutter-free life you envision. 

In fact, we’re not big on the “concept of hacks” because they imply a sense of “recklessness” and that’s no way to create home.

Truth is…our homes endure a constant ebb + flow that isn’t always neatly organized + sometimes it’s a far cry from being picture perfect. But close your eyes + for a moment, imagine living a life with:

• less stress…

• less clutter… 

now imagine having:

• more time…

• more space… 

And that’s exactly what happens when you focus on organizing your home with purpose instead of with recklessness to “just get it done.”

So, let’s dive in + consider the power of purpose-driven organization as the ultimate organizing hack.

The Organizing Struggle 

Do you ever feel like you're being pulled in a thousand different directions? #AllTheTime

We know… and you're not alone. 

The struggle to accomplish everything before reaching burnout is a reality for many. And then, when it comes to organizing your home — it simply gets deprioritized.

Suddenly, you wake up in a home that doesn’t reflect the person or wonderful family you are. It doesn’t reflect the values you have or the things you care about. And it certainly, without question, doesn’t look anything at all like the vision you have for your home.

But here you are… #Womp #Womp

And yet there’s an organizing hack that can absolutely change all of this. It’s something we’ve learned, put into practice in our own lives + witnessed since 2009 our clients implement to truthfully alter their perception of an organized home.

The Power of Purpose-Driven Organization

So, what exactly is this organizing hack? 

Drumroll, please… *wink*

Purpose-driven organization is a mind-blowing, utterly amazing superpower that has the ability to revolutionize the way you think of an organized home. 

It's a straightforward, yet powerful concept. 

Whenever you're overwhelmed with organizing a space in your home, ask yourself one simple question: 

Yeah, that’s it! 

SO simple, right?

This approach helps you develop a deeper understanding of what you need in your space for it to serve you better.

Organizing should be simple. And the basic question helps refocus your efforts on what's important now, eliminating the stress that comes from not knowing later.

How To Dig A Little Deeper With Purpose-Driven Organizing

But there's more to purpose driven organizing

Key Questions for Purpose-Driven Organizing

• What's the overall purpose of an area?

• What activities take place in this space?

• What will an organized room do for us mentally? Will it motivate or inspire us?

• What will it do for us physically?

• How will it make our lives better or easier?

Getting organized and decluttering your home isn't about purging and throwing away things you don't use. Instead, organizing is about how to make your home serve you better. This way, you can relax, recharge, and give your best to the people who matter most.

Decluttering With Purpose Leads To Better Focus + More Productivity

Simply by decluttering with a purpose you’re going to see a new level of pairing the amount of stuff you have, down.

It’s unbelievable, how easy it is for life to spill into every facet of our home, which includes the more heavily used areas:

• your kitchen pantry area

• the bathroom drawers 

• your closet shelves

• and let's not forget that desk or any other flat surface (kitchen counters, dining table)

Keep in mind that eliminating excess doesn’t just get rid of the physical clutter in our homes. 

The average American home has 300,000+ items, which means that simply decluttering your belongings with purpose will actually lead you + your family to have better focus + improved productivity. #WinWin #LetsGrow

As we streamline the process of making decisions, life gets a whole lot easier. 

Not only is it easier to spot the gaping holes of inefficiency in your daily routines, but disconnectedness will become so brazenly obvious that you can’t help but to remedy the situation… asap! 

By becoming a conscious keeper, you’ll actually see a boost in productivity by nearly 40% because you’re no longer wasting time or energy considering things that don’t truly matter.

In fact, in exchange for all the stuff you’re decluttering, you’ll be a bazillion times happier because what you end up having is more time.

• Time for things that matter most #hellometime

• Time for the meaningful relationships #hellofriends

• Time for the things you love + use #hellohobbies

Suddenly, we begin to realize that what we’re actually doing is making room to fill our lives with more of what we want + enjoy.

Psst… If you’re looking for an accountability coach ‘cuz you find it hard to do this regularly on your own –– don’t fret, my love! We’ve got you covered. You’re going to absolutely LOVE our organizing membership.

Why Clarity Is So Important In Maintaining Motivation

Clutter is the biggest enemy of clarity. 

If we understand the 'why' that's driving your desire to have a beautifully organized home, it's so much easier to not only get motivated but stay motivated!

Identifying What Works and What Doesn't For Your Space

Let’s apply this to a single space so you get some momentum.

Ask yourself: 

• Is there anything that you like about the space as it is right now? 

• What works? It’s important to stay positive here — find what actually is right about it.

• Now, what doesn't work? 

With clarity in the purpose of the space. Clarity in the activities that will take place in the space it's so much easier to connect the dots within your daily routines and begin to identify what's working vs. what isn't.

The Efficiency + Ease In Day-To-Day Life When You Adopt A Purpose-Driven Organizing Approach

Organizing with a purpose, one that is unique to you, your family, your circumstances and of course your home, instead of with a "just get-it-done" mentality, creates efficient routines that are built for your everyday living and become easier to maintain for the long haul.

Once you understand the primary purpose, identify why this is important to you, decluttering, organizing, creating and setting up organizing systems around your routines and maintaining these systems all feel frictionless.

That’s what an organized home feels like, friend.

So go ahead, discover for yourself, your new superpower! And remember, if you need help, I happen to know a few superhuman home organizers + interior designers *wink*. 

That’s our rift for today, thanks for tuning in :)

Don’t forget, if you’re in the preliminary planning stages of your next project, let’s chat. 

P.S. If you loved this article, then you’re going to really enjoy the 4 Days To A More Beautiful + Functional Home.