Make a choice…toss it, keep it, or donate it.
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The TKO Approach is the clever organizing method developed by celebrity professional organizer and television host Peter Walsh:
T – Toss out
K – Keep
O – Out the door
Sounds easy enough but this process can be difficult for a lot of people who struggle with letting go. My approach is a little different because the first questions I ask are:
Do you love it?
Do you use it?
Does it still serve you well?
Can it serve others better?
Once these questions are answered, we then easily transition into Walsh’s TKO Approach. Here are some examples in each category that you may find helpful.
T – Toss Out (garbage, recyclers, shred)
Broken items including toys, appliances, dishes, electronics
Worn out shoes
Worn out clothes
Outdated, stale, or rancid food
Stained linens and pillows (note: many donation locations will no longer accept any bedding due to the bed bugs epidemic)
Redundant or obsolete files and paperwork
K – Keep (stays in your space)
Things you love
Things you use
Things that have a designated place in your home/office
Paperwork that relates to tax returns (contact your tax preparer for your particular guidelines)
Important documents (passports, insurance policies, birth certificates, death certificates, purchase contracts, vehicle titles, etc).
O – Out the Door – (donations, giving to family/friends)
Clothes that are in good condition that no longer fit or you do not wear
Furniture
Paper/office supplies
Electronics
Household gadgets
Toys
Sports equipment
If you need help setting up organizational systems that support you, your family, or your business, contact Andrea Brundage, Professional Organizer & Bringer of Calm. Visit www.ProfessionalOrganizerAZ.com for a free gift. Simple Organized Solutions offers virtual and group coaching as well as in-person hands-on organizing. For more information, call (480) 382-1085.
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