But as I got older, I began to really understand the importance of keeping my space organized.

Although this transformation didn’t happen overnight, I really have one person to thank: my mom.

And I figured I’d pass along these words of wisdom.

Clothing items categorized in bins on the floor

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However, it’s important to take a deep breath and not fret.

My mom emphasizes the importance of targeting your clutter piles, but categorizing them as well.

For example, start offcategorizing your clothesby tops, bottoms, and accessories.

Creating a donation box of clothing items

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Then, break them down into their individual colors.

Continue breaking them down into types of long sleeves, T-shirts, tank tops, and more.

This will help you reallyreset your closetand allow you to organize them properly, making finding everything much easier.

Small accessories like cords and cables secured and stored in bins

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“Don’t venture to find a reason or excuse for keeping these pieces,” my mom says.

This way, it won’t take up more space than it needs to.

Items flung on a chair instead of being put away

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“Saving more and more clutter will overwhelm your space,” she says.

“You’re holding onto past items that no longer serve you.”