Clutter Free Inventory

Would you like to get organized to be organized? The first step to any organizational changes is to identify what your clutter is and where it accumulates. Freedom from clutter is the easiest energizing change you can make in your home plus any decluttering creates the clarity to organize easily. The bonus is there is a huge feel good factor with every mess you clear up and piece of clutter you let go of.

An important clutter free step is to take the BeFree Clutter Inventory. This Inventory reveals the places and situations where you may encounter clutter in your home and what you can do to become clutter free and organized.

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1.

I have more empty boxes, plastic bags, baskets and other containers than I can use.

2.

I have more than five items of clothing in my closet that don’t fit, are the wrong style or I have not worn in over a year.

3.

It is a struggle to keep the living room neat and clean.

4.

I own at least five items that are broken, damaged or have parts missing and have not been repaired for several months.

5.

It’s difficult to keep the floors clear. Items such as shoes, toys, books, and other things end up scattered everywhere.

6.

I have to store things under beds, behind doors and on top of dressers because I don’t have enough storage space.

7.

Family members regularly search for misplaced items or ask where something is.

8.

I keep unread brochures, redundant documents, expired policies and expired or outdated information in piles either in cupboards or a cabinet.

9.

My workspace is cluttered and disorganized. I have to clear my desk to begin to work, deal with paper clutter or look for things to get anything done.

10.

I hang on to things because I might need it, paid money for it, can’t have what I really want, or it has a family connection even though I don’t use this item or like it.

11.

I have homeless items that do not have a clearly defined place to be put.

12.

My closet is full of clothes but it’s difficult to find what I am looking for and often I have nothing to wear.

13.

I usually don’t think about storing similar things together.

14.

I have doubles or multiples of many items. This includes kitchen items, art materials, clothing, toys, and more.

15.

I have bottles of grooming products that are unused or half full as well as makeup that is out of date.

16.

I have one or more unfinished long term projects that I no longer work on. This can include craft, repairs, decorating or any long term project that requires planning and consistent action.

17.

I find organizing myself and my family during weekday mornings chaotic and stressful.

18.

My files are overfull. I avoid using them and it takes time to find information that has been filed.

19.

I pay late fees every month. This can be small such as library books, DVD’s, or big such as bills, credit cards or fees that are due.

20.

Photos are usually difficult to find and are in mess. Most of my photos are not in albums.

21.

There are usually several piles of clothing on floors, chairs or corners that stay that way for several days. This includes washing that is never put away.

22.

I own items that are chipped, sagging, leaky, broken, tatty or cracked that are not nice to use or look at.

23.

I have a room or area where I put things and don’t think about them any more. This may include the basement or garage and cupboards, drawers or boxes.

24.

I have a tendency to keep things and rarely give to charity, throw items away or resell items.

25.

I often don’t make meal plans or grocery lists for the week. I usually am not sure what to make for dinner and I shop for food often.

26.

Beds are often unmade and bedrooms are usually untidy so I ignore these rooms.

27.

I throw out leftovers, uneaten food, and out of date food items weekly.

28.

I am uncertain of how much money I spend daily or weekly and I am not sure of my monthly or yearly budget.