Doom Boxes
Hey! Well, what’s up. It’s been a minute, huh? I took a brief hiatus from making content to clear my head and rest. Typically April is one of my busiest months, professionally. And with the month finally coming to a close, I can focus a little more on some personal projects. So, that’s where I’ve been. Things have been kinda hard recently so I may just be on an every other week posting schedule for now, but I have some topics that I wanna share and we’re gonna start with…
Doom Boxes. The place where the forgotten things live. You know, those boxes we keep to hide the clutter when unexpected guests come over or when we're too overwhelmed to deal with it. We've all been there, but we're going to learn how to overcome the urge to dump everything in a box and organize our homes effectively without them.
So, let's start by discussing what a doom box is and why it's a problem. Doom boxes are essentially a way of putting off dealing with clutter or mess. We stash all the items we don't know what to do with in a box and promise ourselves we'll deal with it later. The problem is that later never comes, and these boxes become a constant reminder of the mess we're trying to ignore.
It's understandable why we resort to doom boxes. It's easy, it's quick, and it feels like we're doing something about the clutter. But the reality is that these boxes end up taking up space in our homes and cause us more stress in the long run. I myself have been under the weight of carrying my doom boxes. As much as I don’t want them to exist… inevitably they do. It seems super overwhelming to have these around the house as reminders of how I need to get these unpacked and organized. Ugh. Doom boxes…. Over time, I’ve learned that if I do create a doom box, I need to have a plan for it. Which doesn’t make it a doom box… it makes it a staging box. More on that in just a moment.
So, what can we do instead? How can we organize our homes without resorting to doom boxes? Well, the key is to have a plan and to break down the task of decluttering and organizing into manageable steps.
The first step is to set a goal and make a plan. Decide which area of your home you want to tackle first and create a to-do list of tasks that need to be completed. It's important to be specific and realistic about what you can achieve in a given timeframe.
Once you've made your plan, it's time to start sorting through your belongings. Be honest with yourself about what you need and what you don't. Ask yourself if the item is something you use regularly or if it has sentimental value. If it doesn't fit into either of those categories, it's time to let it go.
Now that you've sorted through your belongings, it's time to decide what to do with the items you no longer need. You can donate them to a local charity, sell them online, or recycle them. Whatever you do, don't just throw them into a doom box and forget about them.
Finally, it's time to organize the items you've decided to keep. Invest in storage solutions that work for you and your space. There are plenty of options available, from storage bins to closet organizers, that can help you keep your belongings in order.
Remember those “staging boxes” I mentioned earlier? When you’ve decided which space you’re going to organize, introduce a staging box into this scenario. Let me give you an example.
When I went to organize my hall closet, I knew what I wanted to be in the closet and what I didn’t. Here’s where the staging box comes in. I stored the items that I didn’t want in that closet anymore in that box. Then I just went and put those items where they truly belonged. The key point here is to have a plan with the stuff you put in the box.
So, there you have it - a plan for organizing your home without resorting to doom boxes. Remember, the key is to have a plan, be realistic about what you can achieve, and take the time to sort through your belongings. With a little bit of effort, you can create a clutter-free home that brings you peace of mind.
