My Mom Is a Professional Organizer — Here Are the 10 Biggest Lessons She Taught Me

While keeping a junk drawer doesn't necessarily sound organized, dedicating a single drawer for "junk" will keep you organized in the long run. When you keep daily items like pens, keys, and hand sanitizer in the same place, you'll always be able to find what you're looking for. Keeping a junk drawer also keeps your belongings enclosed, which is much neater than having things lying around.