If you’re like most of us, at some point you’re likely to come to the conclusion that your life is too cluttered. You have too much to do and aren’t able to handle your schedule. You probably own too much stuff and just keep adding more every day.
Most people would probably be better off with at least a little decluttering. But how do you go about it? When you’re under a pile of clutter, commitments, personal files, and a load of digital information, how do you even get started with decluttering?
Follow these tips for decluttering your life:
1. Simply get started. Pick a room, a closet, or a shelf, and get started. Pick up each item once and ask yourself, “Do I use this regularly? Do I love this item?” If the answer to both questions is “no” then the item needs to be sold, donated, or given away. Have a box for each of those categories to put your discarded items in. In my book, Beautifully organized I share a great decluttering tool to help with the purging process.
You can also watch my video for tips on how I declutter my home to help you organize your space.
2. Go a little further each day. Once you’ve gotten started with your decluttering, keep moving forward. Finish one area and then move on to the next. Your enemy is perfection. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Simply do a good job in a reasonable amount of time. Any work you’re putting into this will result in progress. Make it easy on yourself.
3. Declutter your calendar and digital life. Your living environment is only one aspect of your life. Simplifying how you spend your time and handle your digital life is important, too.
4. It’s important to include others in your home. If the other people in your home aren’t on the same page, decluttering is much more challenging.
Decluttering your life is more beneficial than you probably realize. It’s not only easier to find things, but you’ll have adequate space to put everything away in its proper place. Clutter weighs on your mind 24/7, whether you realize it or not. Avoid letting it stress you out or take over your life.
If you feel like you need a little more help from a professional organizer, you can schedule a virtual home organizing session with me here. I will gladly help you with your decluttering process.
You’ll be surprised at how much more relaxed you feel when the clutter is out of your life for good. Give it a try today!
Hugs and Love, Nikki.