Springtime is just around the corner and everyone knows that means it’s time for some spring cleaning! Spring cleaning can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re organized all year around it’s easy to maintain.
So — are you a messy person or are you as neat as Martha Stewart? Take this quiz to find out, and get some tips for start that’s as fresh as the weather outside.
At this moment, do you know where your calculator is?
A) Of course, it’s in its adorable accessory case in my right drawer.
B) So… I think I had it yesterday but I have no idea.
C) I left it in my locker.
Where do you keep your cellphone at night?
A) It is always on my nightstand charging so that I know exactly where to find it in the morning.
B) I dropped it in the pool while I was on vacation.
C) Wherever I drop it when I fall asleep.
You notice your heading on your homework is slightly lopsided…
A) You erase it and rewrite it. You can’t stand imperfection.
B) Lopsided? Seriously, I can’t even find that assignment
C) You can live with it. It’s not like the “neat police” are on duty
What does your computer desktop look like?
A) All files are arranged in their corresponding folders and all folders are lined up at one side of the screen.
B) I haven’t seen my charger since I cleaned my room a month ago.
C) Files are laid out on your screen in no specific order and in no specific folders. It usually takes a while to find anything. That’s what the Search function is for.
Getting dressed in the morning . . .
A) Is all about options and accessorizing. Doesn’t everyone have time to put together the perfect ensemble?
B) Is so whatever. Some days I look pulled together and some days I don’t.
C) Is so traumatic. I can’t find anything so I’ll just drag a skirt on top of my PJ bottoms and call it “The Look”
If you answered mostly A’s…
You are on top of it. You take pride in your neatness and thrive when order rules. Your favorite part of every class is when the teachers hold up your neatly done homework. Just don’t take it to the extreme. Sometimes getting things finished on time is more important than being compulsively neat.
If you answered mostly B’s…
No worries, you can be neat. Sometimes the only way to go is to leave the organizing for later. But remember to control your procrastinating tendencies.
If you answered mostly C’s…
Quick! Hire an assistant. You need to keep tabs on your stuff because it’s really stopping you from getting things done. When leaving a class in a rush, resist the urge to stuff all of your papers in the nearest pocket. Being an organized person means you never have to rush.
5 tips to Stay Clutter Free:
- If you have five minutes, take the liberty to empty out the pockets in your binders and go on a hole-punching binge. Throw out all useless crumpled papers.
- In 10 minutes you can organize your jewelry box. Separate all necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. Use a circle binder clip to keep your necklaces, bracelets and rings in order. Use a piece of cork to tidy up your earrings.
- Use rubber bands to keep all of your shoes put together. Rap the rubber bands around every pair of shoes so that you can always find both shoes.
- If your drawers are constantly cluttered, you can organize your mess with duct tape. First, remove all of the items in the drawer. Tape down lines across the drawer creating mini squares bordered by duct tape; this creates compartments in your drawers without wasting money on special organizers. Although the borders are not raised, the duct tape allows you to put all of your essential items in each segment of the drawer, giving it that organized feel.
- When moving on to a new section or after a test, always paperclip your previous notes together so that they do not get mixed in with your current notes. This will help minimize confusion when it comes to studying for tests.
