Mar 21 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

Mar 21 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Fri, 03/21/25

Updated: Tue, 03/25/25

Get Organized Now!

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by Maria Gracia

March 21, 2025

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Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

GON Reader Letter #1

When Motivation Strikes, Run With It! (A Productive Weekend Story)

Maria,

I took this weekend to tackle several projects. I made a list of things that needed to get done. Saturday was cold so I took advantage and started on a few projects. Took a break to go for a drive with my husband then back at it. Multiple items checked off the list.

I re-evaluated for Sunday. The sun was shining which always motivates me. Multiple more items off the checklist with a BUNCH of items out of my house. Felt great to make such great progress.

I'm now catching up on email and a few items while sitting down. Felt great to get so much done in one weekend. Made my list and started checking them off. When I lost motivation on one item, I moved to the next.

I love when the motivation strikes and I can make great strides.

-- Lydia from Wisconsin

GON Reader Letter #2

Give Your Amazon Envelopes a Second Life

Thank you, Maria, for your newsletter. I read it every day for the last 20+ years. I have a tip I wanted to share with you.

When I get a delivery in a clean plastic envelope from Amazon, I turn the empty envelope inside out and now have a strong mailing envelope to re-use.

They are strong, bright white, usually have some bubble wrap material that is nice. They are free, very convenient and make me feel good for using something that would normally be trash.

Thank you.

Tom Treno, Minnesota

GON Reader Letter #3

The Laundry Basket Trick That Solves a Household Hassle

Hello Maria,

Your February 27th newsletter reminded me of a solution I found years ago when we were newly married.

Our closet was large and I had a laundry basket on one side. My husband consistently dropped his dirty clothes on the other side, despite my requests to place them in the basket. I finally wised up and moved the basket to his drop zone and his clothes were always in the basket after that. Until we moved houses...LOL

Neither of us have good clutter-free skills, but your daily encouragement helps me from succumbing to his level. Thank you!

-- Gretchen Wooden

On another note, know someone who could use some comfort? My Gifts of Comfort Idea List is filled with thoughtful, practical gifts to lift spirits, provide warmth, and bring a little joy—perfect for anyone facing a tough time or just needing a pick-me-up.

The Sounds of Spring: A Fresh Playlist

Spring has a feeling, doesn’t it? The world starts waking up, the days grow longer, and suddenly, everything feels a little lighter. And just like the season itself, music has a way of capturing that fresh, new energy.

Whether you’re opening the windows, taking a walk, or just in need of a little pick-me-up, here’s a spring-inspired playlist to set the mood:

Here Comes the Sun: The Beatles (Because nothing says spring quite like the return of sunshine.)

Walking on Sunshine: Katrina and The Waves (A feel-good classic for those first warm days.)

Spring Affair: Donna Summer (A little disco groove to shake off the winter blues.)

Can’t Stop the Feeling!: Justin Timberlake (Perfect for when you’re feeling that springtime energy.)

Lovely Day: Bill Withers (A song that is spring in musical form.)

Mr. Blue Sky: Electric Light Orchestra (For the days when the sky is finally clear and bright.)

Put Your Records On: Corinne Bailey Rae (A breezy, fresh-air kind of song.)

Pocketful of Sunshine: Natasha Bedingfield (Because spring is all about new possibilities.)

It’s a Beautiful Day: Michael Bublé (For those picture-perfect, windows-down kind of afternoons.)

I Can See Clearly Now: Johnny Nash (A song that feels like stepping into a bright, new season.)

Spring is a season of fresh starts, brighter days, and a little extra pep in your step—so why not add a soundtrack to match?

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"When you are filled with inner clutter, the chaos reflects in your personality as obsessiveness, confusion, disorganization, broken speech patterns, insomnia, indecisiveness, and lack of direction."
-- Brooks Palmer

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Warmly,

Maria Gracia
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-- Maria

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