A tidy and functional home generates more well-being, allows for better rest and promotes greater productivity. But doing so often requires time and energy that we don’t have.
In return, author and organization expert Joshua Beckercreator of the Becoming Minimalist page, proposes on the El Confidencial website a simple technique which consists of following three simple steps to avoid chaos and improve the organization of spaces.
What are the steps of the 12-12-12 method
Find 12 objects to throw
The goal is to eliminate unnecessary objects, because they are disused, broken or damaged. The idea is that anything that takes up space and adds no value is eliminated.
Circularizing what you don’t use leads to tidier environments Photo: Shutterstock illustration.Find 12 items to donate, sell or give away
This selection covers those items that are useful and useful, but which we have not used for a long time and which may have another purpose.
Find 12 objects to move
With the daily hustle and bustle, each member of the house leaves things in different places. It also happens that as time passes, new needs arise and certain furniture or objects may have a more advantageous location.
Tidy clothes save time when getting dressed Photo: Istock.Therefore, rearranging will be a gain in convenience and usefulness.
Ready, let’s get to work! It is undeniable that this Becker method is easy to apply and produces immediate results. The key is small tasks that don’t take too much time. It also makes conscious decisions about objects in our environment and the impact environments have on our mood and stress.
Source: Clarin
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