#2 - FIVE Simple Ways to Start Organizing When You Feel Overwhelmed
#2 - 5 Simple Ways to Start Organizing When You Feel Overwhelmed
Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “I don’t even know where to start”?
You’re definitely not alone. When clutter starts piling up, even the thought of organizing can feel overwhelming. The good news is that you don’t have to organize your entire home in one weekend.
Sometimes, the best way to create change is simply to start small.
1. Choose One Small Space
Instead of saying, “I need to organize my kitchen,” choose one drawer, one cabinet, or one section of the pantry.
A small win gives you a sense of accomplishment and makes it easier to keep going.
2. Take Everything Out
When possible, remove everything from the space you’re organizing. Seeing all of your belongings together makes it much easier to decide what you actually use, need, and love.
It also gives you the opportunity to clean the space before putting anything back.
3. Sort Before You Organize
Create simple categories:
Keep
Donate
Trash
Belongs Somewhere Else
Don't worry about finding the perfect container just yet. First decide what deserves to stay.
4. Give Everything a Home
One of the biggest secrets to staying organized is making sure the things you keep have a designated place.
Keep frequently used items easy to reach, group similar items together, and store things close to where you actually use them.
When everything has a home, putting things away becomes much easier.
5. Remember: Organization Doesn't Have to Be Perfect
Your home doesn't need to look like a magazine or a picture on social media.
A beautifully organized home is one that works for you and the people who live there.
The goal isn't perfection. It's creating a home that feels calmer, functions better, and gives you more time and energy for the things that matter most.
Need Help Getting Started?
Sometimes clutter becomes so overwhelming that it's difficult to tackle it alone—and that's exactly where a professional organizer can help.
At Selah Organizing Company, we help you sort through the clutter, create practical organizing systems, and transform your spaces into areas that feel peaceful, functional, and manageable.
You don't have to organize everything today. Just start with one space. One decision. One small step.
And when you're ready for a little extra help, Selah is here to walk alongside you.
Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “I don’t even know where to start”?
You’re definitely not alone. When clutter starts piling up, even the thought of organizing can feel overwhelming. The good news is that you don’t have to organize your entire home in one weekend.
Sometimes, the best way to create change is simply to start small.
1. Choose One Small Space
Instead of saying, “I need to organize my kitchen,” choose one drawer, one cabinet, or one section of the pantry.
A small win gives you a sense of accomplishment and makes it easier to keep going.
2. Take Everything Out
When possible, remove everything from the space you’re organizing. Seeing all of your belongings together makes it much easier to decide what you actually use, need, and love.
It also gives you the opportunity to clean the space before putting anything back.
3. Sort Before You Organize
Create simple categories:
Keep
Donate
Trash
Belongs Somewhere Else
Don't worry about finding the perfect container just yet. First decide what deserves to stay.
4. Give Everything a Home
One of the biggest secrets to staying organized is making sure the things you keep have a designated place.
Keep frequently used items easy to reach, group similar items together, and store things close to where you actually use them.
When everything has a home, putting things away becomes much easier.
5. Remember: Organization Doesn't Have to Be Perfect
Your home doesn't need to look like a magazine or a picture on social media.
A beautifully organized home is one that works for you and the people who live there.
The goal isn't perfection. It's creating a home that feels calmer, functions better, and gives you more time and energy for the things that matter most.
Need Help Getting Started?
Sometimes clutter becomes so overwhelming that it's difficult to tackle it alone—and that's exactly where a professional organizer can help.
At Selah Organizing Company, we help you sort through the clutter, create practical organizing systems, and transform your spaces into areas that feel peaceful, functional, and manageable.
You don't have to organize everything today. Just start with one space. One decision. One small step.
And when you're ready for a little extra help, Selah is here to walk alongside you.
#1 - Welcome to The Selah Edit
Welcome to The Selah Edit
Simple organizing. Thoughtful spaces. Room to breathe.
Welcome to The Selah Edit — I’m so glad you’re here.
I created this little corner of the Selah Organizing Company website as a place to share practical organizing tips, simple decluttering ideas, encouragement, and inspiration for creating a home that works for the life you're living.
Because here's something I believe:
An organized home isn't about perfection. It's about peace. AMEN TO THAT!
It's about opening a cabinet and being able to find what you need. It's about walking into your closet without feeling overwhelmed. It's about clearing the piles from the kitchen counter and finally being able to enjoy the space again.
And sometimes, it's about giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer serve you.
Why “The Selah Edit”?
The word edit feels perfect for what we do when we organize.
We aren't simply moving things around or putting everything into pretty containers. We're taking a thoughtful look at what we own and deciding what deserves a place in our homes.
What do I use?
What do I love?
What makes my life easier?
And what am I ready to let go of?
Just like editing a story, organizing gives us an opportunity to remove some of the excess so we can better appreciate what remains.
What You'll Find Here
Through The Selah Edit, I'll be sharing realistic ideas you can actually use in your own home.
We'll talk about decluttering, organizing kitchens and pantries, tackling closets, creating systems that are easier to maintain, preparing for moves, organizing your whole home, and dealing with those spaces you've been avoiding because you simply don't know where to begin.
We'll also talk about something equally important:
The emotional side of clutter.
Because our belongings often have stories attached to them. Letting go isn't always as simple as deciding whether something fits into a bin.
And that's okay.
You Don't Have to Do It All at Once
If there's one thing I hope you take away from The Selah Edit, it's this:
You don't have to organize your entire life in one day.
Start with one drawer.
One shelf.
One decision.
One small space that has been bothering you.
Small changes add up, and every little bit of progress creates more room to breathe.
The Selah Tip 🌻
At the end of each post, I'll leave you with a simple Selah Tip — something small you can put into practice right away.
So, here's our very first one:
Don't begin by asking, “How am I ever going to organize all of this?”
Instead ask:
“What's one thing I can make better today?”
Start there.
Welcome — I'm Glad You're Here
My hope is that The Selah Edit becomes a place you can come back to whenever you need a little inspiration, a practical solution, or simply the motivation to begin.
Your home doesn't need to be perfect.
It needs to work for you.
So, we'll take it one space, one decision, and one edit at a time.
Welcome to The Selah Edit.
Let's make room for what matters.
Simple organizing. Thoughtful spaces. Room to breathe.
Welcome to The Selah Edit — I’m so glad you’re here.
I created this little corner of the Selah Organizing Company website as a place to share practical organizing tips, simple decluttering ideas, encouragement, and inspiration for creating a home that works for the life you're living.
Because here's something I believe:
An organized home isn't about perfection. It's about peace. AMEN TO THAT!
It's about opening a cabinet and being able to find what you need. It's about walking into your closet without feeling overwhelmed. It's about clearing the piles from the kitchen counter and finally being able to enjoy the space again.
And sometimes, it's about giving yourself permission to let go of things that no longer serve you.
Why “The Selah Edit”?
The word edit feels perfect for what we do when we organize.
We aren't simply moving things around or putting everything into pretty containers. We're taking a thoughtful look at what we own and deciding what deserves a place in our homes.
What do I use?
What do I love?
What makes my life easier?
And what am I ready to let go of?
Just like editing a story, organizing gives us an opportunity to remove some of the excess so we can better appreciate what remains.
What You'll Find Here
Through The Selah Edit, I'll be sharing realistic ideas you can actually use in your own home.
We'll talk about decluttering, organizing kitchens and pantries, tackling closets, creating systems that are easier to maintain, preparing for moves, organizing your whole home, and dealing with those spaces you've been avoiding because you simply don't know where to begin.
We'll also talk about something equally important:
The emotional side of clutter. Let’s be honest…we all have it!
Because our belongings often have stories attached to them. Letting go isn't always as simple as deciding whether something fits into a bin and that's okay. You Don't Have to Do It All at Once!
If there's one thing I hope you take away from The Selah Edit, it's this:
You don't have to organize your entire life in one day.
Start with one drawer. One shelf. One decision. One small space that has been bothering you.
Small changes add up, and every little bit of progress creates more room to breathe.
The Selah Tip 🌻
At the end of each post, I'll leave you with a simple Selah Tip — something small you can put into practice right away.
So, here's our very first one:
Don't begin by asking, “How am I ever going to organize all of this?”
Instead ask:
“What's one thing I can make better today?”
Start there.
My hope is that The Selah Edit becomes a place you can come back to whenever you need a little inspiration, a practical solution, or simply the motivation to begin.
Your home doesn't need to be perfect.
It needs to work for you.
So, we'll take it one space, one decision, and one edit at a time.