There's no better time to clear clutter than when you're organizing. Why organize things you don't love or use? Why buy extra tubs, files, and supplies for items that are no longer needed? Get clear on what results you want...more time to do what you want to do, less stress, and easy access to the things you need and use.

As you organize

1. Discard--recycle all paper and magazines and say "good bye" to items that are missing parts and don't work, are torn or stained
2. Donate--items you are no longer using, books, furniture, clothing
3. Deliver to their original owners all items that don't belong in your space -- library books, movies and tapes, borrowed items
4. Let go!

Ask yourself the following questions to clear the clutter as you organize.

• How much is enough? Ask yourself if you will ever in your lifetime use all the paper, spices, hobby supplies you have accumulated.
• How do I want to spend my time and energy? If the frame needs glass and stain, will you ever get around to it or would it better to donate it and buy a finished frame?
• How long do I want to punish myself for spending money on something I don't use or love? Let it go and move on. Donate and take the tax credits. Give to someone who will love and enjoy it.
• How do I want to use this space? Set clear intentions on your end result -- sewing room, reading room, hobby room -- and set your sights to reach that goal by clearing clutter and making room for new energy.
• How often will I refer to this information? If you can retrieve the information from another source, why spend time copying and filing the information.

Once you pare down and let go of things you no longer love or use, organize in such a way that you can easily access the contents when you need them. Use stacking bins, lazy susans, binders, tubs, and racks that are clearly labeled.

Remember to limit and tame your items. Determine the size of box, tub, binder, number of drawers that will house your items and then make a contract with yourself not to exceed that space. Avoid buying additional storage bins or larger binders. Instead review and purge on a regular basis.

When you have a HOME for everything and everything is in its HOME, you spend less time and energy looking for what you need when you need it. When you have fewer papers, clothes, supplies, tools, you spend less money and time storing and organzing.

Keep asking yourself how you want to spend your time. And remember the words of Ivern Ball who said, "That which you cannot give away you can not possess. It possesses you."

We are expanding 2005 Fiesta of Learning to include Tele-Classes!. You can now save gas and stay home in your jammies and still expand your horizons, grow, and get new energy! Join us for the upcoming series of educational classes on clutter.

SPRING CLUTTER CLEAN UP begins Saturday, April 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join Dana Arell, ADHD coach and Kathie Seedroff, professional clutter clearer via telephone bridge line from the comfort of your home. Join other clutter companions for a day of decluttering, simplifying and organizing.

1. 8:30 a.m. Group Conference Call. Pick a focus and learn decluttering tips.
2. 9-11 a.m.. Spring into action! Start your decluttering project at home or in your office.
3. 11 a.m. Group Conference Call. We'll motivate you with more tips.
4. 11:30-1 p.m. Keep going! You're not alone.
5. 1 p.m. Final Conference Call. Let's celebrate what we've ALL accomplished.
6. Optional 1:30 to 4 p.m. Can you finish your decluttering project today?

Ready to take action? Register with Dana via email at dana@coacharell.com. Enter "Clutter Teleclass" as the subject line and include your name and contact information. Clutter Clean Up Day is only $39 Register for the 3-class series for only $99 (save $18): Memory Jogger System on June 8 and Bill Paying Made Easy on June 22.