The bedroom is so much more than just a place to sleep. It's your main headquarters, your sanctuary, the room where you can talk on the phone for hours, do your homework in peace and quiet, and escape the noise, distractions, and pressures of the world around you. Your bedroom is an extension of who you are and the space where you can express yourself freely. 

Still, most teens cite their bedrooms as one of the most disorganized areas in their lives. Keeping that space organized can seem like an impossible challenge. Right now, your room is probably cluttered with an overwhelming combination of things that used to be important, things that you thought might be important, and things that are actually important to you right now. The majority of your room should be occupied by what is essential to you right now. 

As you organize your room, you will come across many categories of items. School stuff, photos, collections, and memorabilia can be so involved when it comes to organizing that we've set aside separate whole chapters to deal with them. Feel free to set those items apart, to be tackled on another day. 

Depending on the size of your wardrobe, some people also find it easier to tackle clothing on one day and the rest of the room on another. For example, if you have clothes scattered all over the floor, gather them up, toss them into your closet, and deal with them when you are ready to take on the closet area. Or start with your closet and do the rest of the room at another time.