Advantages of an Organized Cupboard

Before we get into the advantages, please take a moment and think about what your cupboard looked like this morning. Was it packed with t-shirts, scarves and handbags piled up high on the shelf, piles of shoes, belts, and boxes on the floor, and the cupboard rod stuffed full of clothes jammed together?

Next, think about how long it takes you every day to pick out an outfit; 5 minutes, 10 minutes? Is it hard to find the things you want to wear? Try to remember what your stress level is while you are picking out that outfit. Do you feel just a bit frustrated, maybe like you’re going to be late for work?

Now, imagine opening your cupboard and having everything neatly stored and ready for use. Imagine being able to put together your outfit as quickly as you can think “Blouse? Check… Skirt? Check… Shoes? Check… Undies? Check!”

So, now you have an understanding of what an organized cupboard can do for you. Simply put, making the most of the space you have can make a world of difference when it comes to your cupboard.

Rather than just stating that having an organized cupboard is wonderful, I am going to break it down into 5 specific advantages.

1. You’ll free up space for new, better things. Obviously the biggest difference you’ll see when you clean out your cupboard is that you now have physical space for new items.

2. Your unwanted clothes may improve someone else’s life. If you have a hard time letting go of clothes you no longer need, consider how they can benefit others. Pass items along to friends and relatives on a case-by-case basis or donate any unwanted pieces to a charity.

3. It’s a chance to say goodbye to negativity, and to love who you are in your clothes. For anyone saving items of clothing for a “better version” of herself, heed this advice When You Can’t Let Go-Keeping clothes that are too small in the hopes that you’ll fit into them ‘someday’ is like punishing yourself for being who you are.

4. A streamlined cupboard saves time. Every six minutes, people lose 15 seconds searching for items they can’t find. “You can save minutes (or even hours cumulatively) when you have an organized, clean, and streamlined cupboard. You’ll feel better not having to ‘fight’ your stuff to get what you need. You’ll know that everything in your cupboard is something that honours the truth of who you are.

5. Decluttering and reorganizing your cupboard can save you money. Sorting and grouping your clothes saves money [because] you won’t buy another pair of black pants when you already have five. “Keep a list of items you’d like to add to your wardrobe so that you buy things you really want instead of buying things impulsively.”