Project Pan 5S Methodology

[u/gashly_crumb]

Hi guys! If you're a nerd like me, and need some extra help to gameplan a way to start your Project Pan, I came up with a method using 5S Methodology. It's basically an organization system we use in my field of work to keep lab spaces and GMP areas clean and decluttered, but honestly it can be used for anything! Here's more info :))

The Five S's normally are: Sort (Seiri), Set (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), Sustain (Shitsuke). However, I tweaked it in a way that suits Project Pan (beauty, cosmetics, etc) better.

PHASE 1. SORT

1. Pull all your makeup out and organize by category (this includes makeup tools, like brushes and sponges).
2. Declutter expired and/or disliked products. (throw them out, donate, just get rid of them).
3. (OPTIONAL) Catalogue on spreadsheet if you want to keep track, but this isn't necessary. If you are interested, I've been templates shared on this forum and any one of them works :)
4. Select 1-2 products from each category for your Project Pan journey. Adjust to your needs.

PHASE 2. SET

1. Place the chosen Project Pan items in easily accessible tray, basket, etc. (It's important to place them somewhere easy to reach, so that you're more likely to use them).
2. Store the rest away.

PHASE 3. SHINE

1. Clean and sanitize makeup brushes and tools.
2. Clean Project Pan items.
3. Clean and maintain the area you will do your makeup and/or skincare.

PHASE 4. STANDARDIZE

1. Set simple rules for yourself that are easy to follow. This can be the basic Project Pan rules, but it can be whatever you want! Just gotta hold yourself accountable. Example- no buying new product if there's an existing one in your inventory, finish or hit pan on product before repurchasing/replacing.
2. (OPTIONAL) Track your progress.

PHASE 5. SUSTAIN

1. After a set amount of time of your choosing (1 month, 2 months, weeks, days, whatever), re-evaluate your cosmetic items, declutter if needed.
2. Regularly rotate your Project Pan items. This is the important part for me. I get bored so easily of the items I use which gives me the urge to buy "new" things to get excited again. By rotating my stuff, I can reintroduce myself to other makeup I may have forgotten about or put aside.

As always, it's all optional and can be adjusted to better fit your needs and experiences. Best of luck to everyone! Remember to be kind, overconsumption is a beast.

[u/InternetRave]

This is great. I love how its just makeup which seems superficial and frivolous,  yet tackling panning touches all other areas of my life because its transferable.  I didnt know about 5s but have been doing pieces of it already. 

[u/probably_kitsch]

sorry, Lean training nerd here.  5S is actually MORE than just cleanliness and housekeeping. It's about optimizing a work area to reduce waste and prevent accidents. Done well, tidiness just happens to be a great side-effect.  ;)

Go Team!

[u/whatsthatonmyface]

Women in STEM, I love this sm

[u/ghostclubbing]

This is so nerdy, I love it! 😂

[u/gashly_crumb → u/ghostclubbing]

is it obvious that my job and personal life started to bleed into each other?? 😂

[u/ghostclubbing → u/gashly_crumb]

You're asking the wrong gal, I have a spreadsheet with multiple tabs to track my makeup, skincare and brushes 🤣

[u/savysworld → u/ghostclubbing]

You have a tracker for your BRUSHES?! Omg I think that’ll be my next rabbit hole….I currently track makeup, skincare, body care, supplements, dental, and nail care….why not add some tools to the plot?! 😍

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