Garage Organization, Inside Out

Garage organization is an inside-out job. That means that the state of organization (or lack of) in your garage is a reflection of your inner thoughts, feelings, and actions. What does the current state of your garage say about you? Do you lack clarity of purpose, thus creating chaos in your outer environment?

First you need some Inside-Out techniques and tools, such as The Brain Dump, Emotional Releasing Techniques, and The Power of Intention.

If you haven't already learned how to Organize Life, Inside Out, click here to start.

Then come back and we'll discuss how to organize your garage.

The process of garage organizing can feel overwhelming, which is why so many people procrastinate about it. It seems to exist on the perpetual "to-do" list in most households. So before you start piling things in the driveway, you need to set some intentions and clarify the purpose for this space.

In general, the garage is a place for the following:

• Parking cars
• Storing smaller motorized vehicles (snowmobiles, jet-skis, boats, lawnmowers, etc.)
• Storing and using tools
• Storing recreational equipment

Ready?...

Take a few moments to jot down your intentions. Why do you want to organize your garage? Put your intentions in the present tense as if you are already experiencing them. Here are some examples:

• "My garage is my quiet and organized space where I can go to relax and work on hobbies."
• "The garage has a place for everything, and I can easily find whatever tool I need."
• "Our children learn how to organize and store their sports equipment because every item has a place."

Now, allow your intentions to guide your actions as you move through the next steps...

Back-to-Basics Approach to Garage Organization:

Declutter. Learn how to get rid of the junk, the distractions, and whatever is unnecessary to accomplish your intentions.

Clean. Learn how to deep clean your garage with natural cleaning products.

Simplify. Learn how to accomplish your intentions by only having what is important and useful in your garage and how to store each item.

Next...

Get Sports Equipment Storage Tips to help your busy family keep the garage organized during and after sports season.

Then... I dare you to take The Pack Rat 90-Day Challenge to find out what's really worth storing.

Finally, when you're ready to make a little money, get some great garage sale tips to make your sale as successful as possible!