Before you know it, you will have a cleaned out dresser, cabinet or one less pile to look at. Then, after your drink is finished, tackle another. If your friend is still there, have a cup of coffee or tea. When you have one drawer, stack, corner or box cleaned out, take a break. The point is to get into the habit of removing one item each time a new item comes into the home.ħ. This item could be something related to what you purchased or something non-related. If you purchase a new item, with this rule, you would also get rid of one item. You can then file the mail if still needed or shred it if it has personal information on it.Ħ. While you open your mail, write down important dates on a calendar. Everything else is probably junk mail and does not need to enter the house. Quickly go through your mail outside near the garbage can. Be aware of the things you bring into your home. It’s just a matter of sorting through them.ĥ. For instance, in the front entry way, there are several toys that Squeaker doesn’t play with anymore. If the item has not been used in a year, it is time to let it go – either in the trashcan or into the Donate box so someone else can use out of it. When you review each item, try to think about how often you have used it in the last year. Of course, you might think that this will create problems in the long run if you decide to store it elsewhere, but you can always perform another assessment.Ĥ. Look at each item and put it one of the boxes. When you pick something up, decide if you will keep it in the room where it now is if it is garbage and can be tossed if you no longer need it and it can be donated or given or if it is to be kept in a different location. Get four boxes – Keep (this room), Toss, Donate/Give/Sell, and Keep (store elsewhere) – and place them in the area where you will start. Not only will your friend be there to give encouragement, they may also be able to help you with the hard decisions that often come up when deluttering.ģ. If they will not help you, ask a friend to do it instead. Perhaps your family is full of clutter bugs and they really are not interested in moving out of CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome). Anyone can do this if is important to them.Ģ. Quite often, with a small area, you can declutter and clean it in less than 15 minutes. By starting small, even with one single dresser drawer, you see how much you can accomplish in a short amount of time. It is easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed. If your home is cluttered, going through and getting rid of things will seem intimidating. Seems pretty simple, right? 7 Simple Steps to Decluttering Your Homeġ. Avoid letting additional clutter into your home. Get rid of the current clutter you have in your home.Ģ. The World English Dictionary defines decluttering as the act of getting rid of mess and disorder. Some think it is simply cleaning a house, but if you have seen television shows about hoarding or cleaning, you know it can be much more than that. The term “decluttering” has been a catch phrase for a number of years. So, what exactly is decluttering? Is it just cleaning and organizing? Well, yes. That’s why I’m wanting to make decluttering a focus area for my own challenge. Around this time last year, one of those areas looked like a small disaster had occurred. I know that it bothers Kyle to an extent but together we tackle the problem. Sometimes this stuff has taken over various corners of the house. Since I started blogging, I’ve been able to do quite a few things and I’ve also accumulated quite a bit of stuff. But I also know that there comes a point when it’s time to let go. Both Kyle and I are very sentimental people and well, I’ll be completely honest- we’re borderline pack rats when it comes to stuff. Today, I want to share with you 7 steps to decluttering and how to start letting go. If you recall, I have three areas that I’m focusing on (Detoxify, Destress, and Declutter). Now, for my next focus area, I’m moving on to clutter and organization. If you’re still with me for the Ditch the Junk for Lent Challenge, welcome to Week 3! The first two weeks focused on healthier eating by ditching the junk food and reducing sugar intake. This post was originally published on Maand was a central focus of my Ditch the Junk for Lent Challenge- 40 Days to a Better Me.
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