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How To Declutter Your Office: A Quick Study (VIDEO)

WATCH: How To Quickly Declutter Your Office
Emma Prestwich
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Most of us already feel overwhelmed at work, and a messy environment can make that sentiment fester even more.

While a cluttered work space could be a sign that you're too stressed out to clean, clearing up the piles of debris in your workspace can make a huge difference to your productivity. It's also easier than you think.

Lifestyle expert Kris Schoels has a step-by-step method to organize your office, starting with the big items that take up the most space. Naturally, this tactic is also applicable to your bedroom, bathroom, or any other part of your home.

Check out the smart strategy in the video above.

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5 Tips To Declutter
Start Somewhere(01 of05)
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Start in one area (room, desk, shelf or drawer), in the part of the house you use the most, such as the living room or kitchen. Give yourself a set amount of time, be it one hour or 5 minutes. You may be surprised at how much you accomplish! (credit:Shutterstock)
Sort First, Store Later(02 of05)
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Wait on purchasing storage containers until after you've decluttered. You may not need as much storage space once you've sorted through everything, or you may find a different solution might work better for you. You can minimize frustration and get better results if you figure out what you will actually need to store first. "Containerizing" is the last step not the first. Plus, you'll save money. (credit:Shutterstock)
Go Through Everything, And Make It Fun(03 of05)
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Take the time to sort through everything. Put items into categories: keep, donate, sell or toss/recycle. Whether you're sorting paper/stationery, books, toys, or clothing, group like items together (party toothpicks & napkins) to make it easier to access them in the future. Involve your kids & partner if you have them. Put on happy music, start a race to collect recycling, make it fun! (credit:Shutterstock)
Schedule Time To Follow Through(04 of05)
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Schedule a time to drop off donations & get them out of your space; take recycling to the curb or depot; take garbage bags to the bins! You've decided to let these things go one way or another, follow through & enjoy the extra space! (credit:Shutterstock)
Prevent Clutter Before It Starts(05 of05)
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Declutter before it comes into your home! Even if it's free or a really great price, if it will just end up clutter, don't bring it home. (credit:Shutterstock)

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