5. Group by task
I think of this as the first aid kit phenomenon: when you need a Band-Aid, you might also need some antibiotic ointment, maybe some tweezers to remove a splinter and a gauze pad. In a first aid kit, everything you need to complete the task of treating your injury is conveniently located in one place.
When organizing your things, remember this and group everything you need to complete a task in one place. For example, you can make one box for medicine, another for spare stationery, one for holiday cookie cutters and sprinkles, etc. Labeled boxes, bins, or shoebox-sized baskets work well for grouping small items.
I think of this as the first aid kit phenomenon: when you need a Band-Aid, you might also need some antibiotic ointment, maybe some tweezers to remove a splinter and a gauze pad. In a first aid kit, everything you need to complete the task of treating your injury is conveniently located in one place.
When organizing your things, remember this and group everything you need to complete a task in one place. For example, you can make one box for medicine, another for spare stationery, one for holiday cookie cutters and sprinkles, etc. Labeled boxes, bins, or shoebox-sized baskets work well for grouping small items.