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So. What is this 80/20 rule? The 80/20 rule for organising is like a diet for your stuff. Keep the 20% that you love and use, and say goodbye to the 80% that’s just taking up space. It’s like Marie Kondo meets common sense, with a sprinkle of magic. ‘But how do I put this into practice?’ we hear you ask. Well dear friends, scroll on down for some practical solutions for implementing this new rule.
Picture this: you’re rushing to get your little ones ready for school, and in the midst of the morning madness, your mini superheroes’ socks go missing. You dig through mountains of laundry, rummage in drawers, and even check the dog’s bed (don’t ask). It’s a full-blown sock-pocalypse!
Enter the 80/20 rule, our knight in shining armour! By applying this rule to your kids’ sock drawer, you can avoid the dreaded sock treasure hunt. Keep 80% of the drawer filled with the socks they love and wear most, leaving a blissful 20% of empty space. Trust us, those socks will practically jump into your hands when you need them. No more “hide and seek” with laundry!
As parents, we’ve all been to the Land of Forgotten Toys. It’s that place where toys go to vanish mysteriously, leaving only their lonely counterparts behind. We’ve discovered that the 80/20 rule works like magic here too!
Think about it: when you fill up every nook and cranny of the toy chest, it becomes a black hole of chaos. Your kids can’t find the toys they actually play with, and you find yourself rescuing long-lost treasures from the depths of stuffed animal abyss. But with the 80/20 rule, you can create order in this magical kingdom.
Sort through the toys and keep only the ones your kids genuinely love and play with. Fill 80% of the toy chest with those cherished playthings and revel in the newfound ease of toy retrieval. The 20% of empty space? It’s like a VIP area for new toys to rotate in and out, keeping things fresh and exciting. The Land of Forgotten Toys will become a distant memory!
Ah, the dreaded Tangled Mess Monster of long-lost hair accessories and your sanity’s worst enemy. Every morning, you find yourself untangling hairbands from hairbrushes, unravelling scrunchies from who-knows-where, and desperately trying to restore order to the chaos that is your bathroom drawer.
But fear not, dear mummies, the 80/20 rule rides to the rescue once again! Sort through the hair accessories and keep the ones your kids actually wear (no, that neon pink scrunchie from the ’80s doesn’t count). Fill only 80% of the designated drawer space with the chosen few, leaving the rest empty.
This simple act of organisation will banish the Tangled Mess Monster for good. No more wrestling matches with hairbands, no more hairbrush imprisonment, and definitely no more missing bobby pins that mysteriously end up in your washing machine. You’ll find yourself prancing through the fields of tangle-free hair, and your kids will thank you for it!
Now that we’ve shared our tales of triumph with the 80/20 rule, it’s time to tackle the art of mastering storage. Let’s face it: storage can be a nightmare. It’s way too easy to accumulate more and more stuff until your closets and drawers are bursting at the seams. Never fear because, you guessed it, the 80/20 rule is here to save the day (again)!
When it comes to storage, the key is to be intentional about what you keep and how you store it. Start by sorting through your belongings and keeping only the things that bring you joy (hello Marie Kondo!), serve a purpose, or have sentimental value. The rest? It’s time to say goodbye.
Once you’ve whittled down your belongings, it’s time to get creative with your storage solutions. Use the 80/20 rule to determine how much space you need for each category of items. For example, if you have a collection of handbags, keep only the ones you use frequently and leave 20% of the space empty for new additions or seasonal rotation.
The beauty of the 80/20 rule is that it allows you to stay organised without feeling like you’re sacrificing your possessions. By keeping only the things you love and use, you’ll be able to find what you need quickly and easily. Plus, you’ll have the added bonus of feeling more in control of your belongings and your space.
So, there you have it, folks: the 80/20 rule for organisation. We hope you’ve enjoyed our witty take on this magical rule and that you’re feeling inspired to put it into practice in your own home.
Remember, the key to success with the 80/20 rule is to be intentional about what you keep and how you store it. Keep only the things you love and use, and use the remaining space to rotate in new additions or seasonal items.
And most importantly, don’t forget to have fun with it! Cleaning and organising can be a chore, but with the 80/20 rule, it doesn’t have to be. So put on your favourite music, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or was that a glass of wine..?), and get ready to transform your home into a haven of sanity and order. You’ve got this!
And if you ‘don’t got this’ or simply feel beyond overwhelmed at the mere idea of trying to 80/20-erise your home, well take a breath and relax, because we’ve got you covered. Our home reset packages are the perfect solution to help you get on top of your cleaning and organising chores, whether it’s kids playrooms, mountains of laundry, or a reorganisation of your storeroom. Check out our services and availability and let us do the hard work for you!
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