[Day 27] Kitchen/Dining Room Table: Kitchen Clutter Clear Out

We are at Day 27 of the Kitchen Clutter Clear Out.  Yesterday we focused on our counters so it makes sense to turn our focus to the kitchen/dining room table today.

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Our tables are another favorite spot for clutter, much like the counter.  Would you like to eat at your table once again?  Invite friends over for dinner or family for the holidays?

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It is possible! Don’t give up or beat yourself up for the state of your table. What’s done is done. This will not serve you or help you reach your Clutter Clear Out goals. Time to move forward.

You will proceed with the same steps we used for the counters.

  • Have a trash and recycling bin near you.
  • Grab a box or laundry basket to temporarily hold the items that need to be put into other areas. Wait until you are finished with the table and then put those items away.
  • Start with one tiny area or small pile on your table.  Sort the items. Work your way around your table. If it helps motivate you, set a timer for 30 minutes. When it goes off, take a break or reset the timer.
  • Toss old papers, put dishes in the dishwasher or sink, toss trash and recycling, place items that need to go elsewhere into the box or laundry basket.
  • Stay focused on your goal.
  • Put away the items that need to go into other rooms.
  • When you have finished, say “hello” to the surface of your table and rejoice!  You did it!!

Did you unearth anything interesting on your table?  Maybe something you have been looking high and low for?

Simply,

Jill

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