Getting organized involves doing many things—sorting, categorizing, purging, and labeling just to name a few. Today I’m turning the tables and talking about 10 things I want you to avoid when you are organizing.

As a professional organizer, it's my job to find the best place for everything. When it comes to determining where something should be stored, I consider three key factors: frequency and place of use, ease of putting it away, and where to find it if needed.