Take Back Your Space! Get Organized

For many 55+ homeowners in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square, Traditions at Lake Ruby or Carlsberg, the beginning of a new year represents new beginnings and brings a renewed sense of possibility and enthusiasm in a Florida Retirement community. It’s a wonderful time to get your seasonal Florida home organized and back in order from the Holidays. You can enjoy your Florida Retirement home and all it has to offer with effective storage solutions and organization systems. You can even share your secrets with your friends and family.

Let It Go!
The first step in any organization plan is purging the items you bring with you to your retirement home in Florida. This can be the hardest part for retirees, but it is also the most rewarding.
Don’t keep things that aren’t functional or don’t bring you joy. Remember, you’re retiring and downsizing. They take up unnecessary space and can create anxiety. Also remember that something you let go of might make someone else very happy. Not to mention, you’re looking for a carefree retirement lifestyle.
If you’re not sure you can part with an item, store it in a box and see if you miss it or need it. If you don’t miss it or forget it, it’s time to Let it Go! Think about selling it or donating it to someone you feel may appreciate it as much as you did.

Let’s Get Realz! It doesn’t have to be perfect.
Any organization effort is better than nothing at all. Take baby steps. Start with one room, complete it, and then move to the next room in your Florida home for 55. You’ll feel a since of accomplishment and the reward will motivate you to move onward.
Remember that it gets worse before it gets better, so don’t feel discouraged early on. Find someone to help you along the journey. Organizing is not something that happens in one day — it’s a journey and a state of mind. If you need assistance, check with those in your community. There are wonderful residents in Lake Ashton, Vienna Square, Traditions at Lake Ruby and Carlsberg Estates who are gifted in the area of organization and they can offer a ton of guidance. And you never know, you my gain a few new friends in the process.

Think Beyond the Box- Go for the Storage Bins
A trip to your local craft store or eclectic store to find interesting storage bins can be a lot of fun. Look for creative ways to store items to create an interesting space in your Florida Retirement home.
Beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces can be highly practical and help make your home the talk of the Florida Retirement community you live in. Call Lori Blackburn Raath, Realtor 863-409-6899 for creative ways to make your home beautiful. If you are searching for your Florida Retirement Homes, visit www.FloridaHomesfor55.com.

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