My grandmother used to make a big deal about spring cleaning. She would scrub cabinets and clean rugs and get into areas of her home that weren’t touched any other time.
It always seemed to be a bit much. Why not just keep up with it throughout the year?
The answer is simple: Who has time?
When my life is feeling chaotic I find cleaning and organizing extremely helpful. One of my friends and I joke about how we end up with the neatest closets during the most difficult times in our lives.
This year already is proving busy for me and adding to the chao is that I’m moving my office — twice in the next 30 days. At first I was frustrated because I like a calm environment. Then I realized that the move was nothing more than a forced spring cleaning. I’m thinking I need to spring clean each year. When I do I’ll tackle the following:
1) Pull all the files out of the cabinet and determine if I still need them all. I’ll recycle the paper that I don’t need and reuse the folders for the next projects.
2) Look at how I accessorize my office. Do I need lots of tchotchekes or can I keep just a few? Another option is to rotate them throughout the year to always have something new to look at.
3) Toss any pens that don’t work or leak. Pencils that are missing erasers should be tossed.
4) Eliminate any folder that says “Miscelleneous.” You will waste time looking for it. You are better off with a folder with only one piece of paper in it.
5) Toss magazine articles about leadership, social media, time management that I have not read in a year. Do the same with books, only donate them to your local library or school.
When I move into my temporary quarters, there will still be some chaos, but there will be a lot less!
Do you have any spring cleaning tips to share?
Cynthia's Communique 
Like you said, who has the time anymore. Not to mention it quickly seems overwhelming trying to tackle spring cleaning along with everything else going on. Even just Thinking about it can be palpitatingly overwhelming.
So, though not as glamorous, starting small sometimes helps. Espec. when trying to juggle lots in time limits. And doing a drawer, or a defined area is a whole lot less overwhelming.
Doing an area that bothers you the most also helps. That can give you the feeling of accomplishment and keep the incentive to keep going. Especially since it’s not all that long a time before it has to be done all over again! Or something does!