Start your dresser organization project by taking everything out. Go through all the items and figure out what you can get rid of. Look for items that don’t fit, items that have gone out of style, items with stains or other signs of wear, and items that you just don’t wear very often. Items in better condition can be donated but items in poor condition can simply be thrown away.  You might be keeping some items for sentimental purposes, even long after they become unwearable. Try to find another use for items like this, like making a tee-shirt rug or a quilt, so that they aren’t taking up space in your drawers. If it’s a casual or daily item and you haven’t worn it in a year, it’s time for it to go. Formal items can go unworn a bit longer. Now that you’ve limited yourself to the items you want to keep, separate the items by what season they’re appropriate for. You can switch your dresser contents for warm weather and cold weather, storing the off-season items in a plastic bin in a closet or basement until they’re needed.  You can also store off season items in a box under your bed. At the very least, you'll want to put heavy winter items in the lowest drawers. This is better for your dresser. Organize all of your clothes by their function. Generally you will have delicates, pajamas, casual shirts, dress shirts, casual pants, dress pants, heavy sweaters and light sweaters. Pants should really be stored separately, as should sweaters, so try to set aside a drawer just for these items.  Generally, these items can be split very nicely between four drawers. Delicates and pajamas in one drawer, shirts in another, pants in a third, and sweaters and other items in the fourth. Sweaters should be kept separately to help protect them from moths but also to keep them from pilling all over other clothing items. Pants must generally be folded differently from shirts and keeping them separate will prevent wrinkles. Within each of the categories that you've now set aside, you will now want to organize items by how they should sit within their section. There are different schools of thought, and some people prefer to organize by function while some would rather organize by color. It's up to you.  For functional separation, look for the common pairs. Lightweight items vs heavy items, casual items vs formal items, flirty items vs professional items, etc. This can help you find the clothes you want more quickly, because you will know exactly where to look. It also keeps items with similar materials together. However, separating by color will make your drawers look much nicer and help you stay motivated to keep them organized. With all of your clothes divided up, you'll have to decide what items go in what drawers. Generally, you want to put items you use most frequently towards the top. You also want to try to place lighter items at the top, to create the least amount of strain on your dresser.  Some clothing types might need special storage considerations too. For example, placing a cedar plank or mothballs in a drawer with sweaters is important for combating moths.  Some items might also need to be stored hanging up or in a bag, instead of in a drawer. It's a good idea to identify these items and set them aside. Examples of these items would be any item made of silk, as they will wrinkle very easily when folded, or very expensive or irreplaceable sweaters, which should be stored in bags to protect them from moths.

Summary: Figure out what items you can get rid of. Separate seasonal items. Organize your clothes by type. Organize your clothes by function. Separate items by how they're best stored.


Make sure your fingernails are always clipped so you won’t cause damage to your skin should you decide to pick your face. Keeping the areas under your nails free of grime is also important to cut down on bacteria that might be transferred from your hands to your face. Hands are one of the dirtiest parts of the human body, so remind yourself of that as a deterrent! Wash your hands with a pump or two of antibacterial soap and warm water. Rub your hands together for at least 30 seconds until they get sudsy before rinsing them with warm or hot water.  Keeping your hands and fingers clean will make it less likely that you’ll get acne if you do end up touching your face. If you must touch your face, wash your hands before and after with antibacterial soap. Talk to your doctor or see a dermatologist about getting prescription acne washes and creams if your acne is a trigger for you. Over-the-counter products containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids have all been shown to improve acne.  For a natural option, consider using witch hazel and tea tree oil to dry up pimples and acne. When you wash your face, don't scrub too hard because it could cause irritation and tempt you to touch or pick the pain away. Remember, the more you touch your face, the greater chance there is of developing clogged pores, pimples, and acne. SPD is closely related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and may call for cognitive behavioral therapy to help you recover. You may have SPD if you:  Can't stop picking your skin. Pick your skin to the point that you cause cuts, bleeding, or bruising. Pick bumps, spots, or scars on your skin in an attempt to "fix" them. Don’t realize you're picking your skin. Pick your skin in your sleep. Pick your skin when you're feeling stressed out or anxious. Use tweezers, pins, or scissors (in addition to your fingers) to pick at your skin.
Summary: Clip your fingernails short and keep them clean. Wash your hands and fingers thoroughly with an antibacterial soap. Follow a skincare routine to treat acne, if necessary. See your doctor if you suspect you have skin picking disorder (SPD).