Clutter carries low energy and weights us down from living our best life. Clutter causes a heavy mental load, wastes our time and even costs us money! Here are ten helpful tips for decluttering your home:
- Start with one room or area at a time: Trying to declutter your entire home at once can be overwhelming and discouraging. Instead, start with one room or area, such as a closet, and focus on that until it’s completely decluttered before moving on to the next area.
- Use the “Four Box Method”: This method involves having four boxes labeled as “Keep,” “Donate,” “Sell,” and “Trash.” As you go through your belongings, place each item in one of the four boxes based on whether you want to keep, donate, sell, or throw it away.
- Ask yourself the right questions: When deciding whether to keep or get rid of an item, ask yourself questions such as “Do I love it?” “Do I use it?” and “Does it bring me joy?” If the answer is no, then it’s probably time to let it go.
- Set realistic goals: It’s important to set realistic goals for decluttering, such as decluttering one room per week, so that you don’t get discouraged and give up.
- Take before and after photos: Taking before and after photos can help you see the progress you’ve made and keep you motivated to continue decluttering.
- Get rid of duplicates: If you have multiple items that serve the same purpose, such as multiple sets of dishes, keep only the ones you use and get rid of the rest.
- Let go of guilt: Sometimes we hold onto items out of guilt, such as gifts from people we don’t like or items we feel obligated to keep. It’s important to let go of this guilt and get rid of items that no longer serve us.
- Be mindful of sentimental items: Sentimental items can be difficult to get rid of, but it’s important to remember that memories live in us, not in the objects themselves. Consider taking a photo of the item before getting rid of it to help preserve the memory.
- Donate or sell items: Instead of throwing away items that are still in good condition, consider donating them to a charity or selling them online. Not only does this keep the items out of landfills, but it also benefits someone else who may need them.
- Create a system to prevent future clutter: Once you’ve decluttered your home, it’s important to create a system to prevent future clutter. This could include regular purging of items, only buying things you need and love, and having a designated spot for everything in your home.
