Use CLEAR containers for storage. Never buy anything that is not clear. Then label the container. This includes everything from sweaters, purses, hobbies, make-up. If it is not a clear container....don't buy it. Then, buy yourself a label maker and label the container. Then NEVER EVER EVER put the wrong thing in the container.

This really has helped me!

Also, once you get a desk, closet or room the way you really want it...take a photo of it and store it in that room.

Once or twice a year (Your birthday month and six months later) or Jan. and June......go through the house and clean up the messiest rooms and/or closets. Put anything that you haven't used in two years and do not plan on using again, into a box for Goodwill or a similar organization and get it out of your home. Clutter is not your friend. IF it is worth more than $50, consider selling it. But be careful that you don't think it is worth more than it really is.

If you have to, hire someone to help you. Again, take a photo when you are done and put it in a prominent place.

There are good books about organization from the library!