clean out the clutter

So I am a little bit of a clutter junkie (no pun intended). However, I do have organizational skills. The clutter piled up since we moved in a few years ago and periodically I’ve tackled a bit here and there but mostly while working and going to school I didn’t find or make the time to be rid of it. Now I’ve graduated and there is the possibility of moving within the year. Last time we moved in such a hurry that all the clutter and junk got packed and moved with us instead of being sorted. This time I’m determined not to let the clutter follow us to our next home. Plus I have so much more time now that I’m done with classes. I’ve vowed to make this year a productive one and this seems like a good way to start. I’m going to start with the everyday clutter like piles of papers and magazines and clothes and books. I already got all of our holiday stuff packed away. I’ve invested in a new file box and hanging folders plus cardboard magazine sorters and they are helping a lot. Once I’m done with my current stack to sort I’m going to clear the dining room table, then tackle each of the several piles in our bedroom one by one. If I can finish all that I’ll be able to get a head start on packing for our move so that no junk comes with us and we will be less stressed by starting early.