Convinced your clutter is the result of your own sloppiness, laziness, or incompetence? Not true! Thinking that way
inaccurately puts the blame and shame on you—and prevents you from finding the right solution. In my years as a professional organizer, I've learned that most people desperately want to get organized, but are held back by hidden obstacles they don't understand. Clutter is actually caused on three different levels.
Level 1: Technical Problems
All messes can be attributed to at least
one technical problem. Technical problems are simple mistakes in your organizing system that can be as easy to fix as changing a light bulb.
Identify your problem area, and try one of these solutions to get started.
