Let's talk about "for now" that I hear frequently in professional organizing dealing with clutter & piles.

Good morning! Today, let's discuss a concept I often encounter as a professional organizer: the term "for now." "For now" can be positive, meaning we're assigning a space or home for an item to see if it works well there. However, sometimes clients use "for now" to mean they're unsure where to place an item, so they temporarily put it somewhere and plan to figure it out later.

The issue with this approach is that it leads to making the decision twice. While it's perfectly fine to adjust and pivot decisions, designating a space "for now" often means avoiding the decision at the moment and using it as a stopgap. This can lead to needing to make the same decision multiple times, which can be overwhelming when dealing with dozens or hundreds of items.

So, when you catch yourself saying "for now," take a moment to think about whether you're genuinely trying to see if the space works for the item or if you're just postponing the decision. Taking this pause can help prevent decision fatigue and ensure a more organized and functional space.

Take care, Tiffany from Progress, Certified Professional Organizer of Chronic Disorganization.

Hope that helps!