Time is hard to come by. This life is busy and society puts pressure on us to be busy. I get it. You make time for what is important. Really want to declutter? Then make time. Okay, so, I realize that is probably not what you wanted to hear. The best way to make time is by chunking up your house into a bunch of small sections. Think about decluttering your closet.
If you have a big closet then think about decluttering one rack or one shelf. It also helps to do things as you go. Need to declutter your makeup bag? Take 5 minutes and go through it when you finish up your make up. Go through extra products in the bathroom on your bathroom cleaning day.
Clean out the refrigerator while you wait for the water to boil. Another way to make time is to have grandma watch the kids for a day while you tackle as much clutter as you can. Do this a couple of times and your house will be in tip-top shape in no time. This goes hand in hand with not feeling like you have enough time. It will take you less time to declutter your whole house than it took you to get into this mess. You can continue to let it get worse and worse, or you can stop the madness!
You can lessen the overwhelm by adding some fun and asking for help. Add fun by turning on your favorite tunes or even your favorite television show. Also, try setting a timer to see how much you can get done in a set amount of time. Reading this will definitely get you motivated to declutter. This book is very inspirational and will help you overcome all of your decluttering obstacles.
Better yet, you can listen to the audiobook while you declutter! Sign up for a free 30 day trial of Amazon Audible and get two free audiobooks! Sign up here. Asking for help was one of the best things that I did. I got a ton of help with our basement when it was in really bad shape. My in-laws helped us carry some of the heavy stuff out. Then, in one afternoon, I was able to get the whole place in order with some help from my mom. Decluttering is so hard because you will feel guilty about getting rid of stuff… at first.
You feel guilty because someone gave it to you and feel like you have to keep it. Or perhaps you feel guilty because you spent a lot of money on something like a shirt… that you never wear. Despite all of this guilt you are feeling, you really just need to let it go. Somehow the guilt goes away with the object. It is going to waste sitting in your cabinet. You bought the shirt, the deal is done, the money is already spent.
Every time you see it in your closet and decide not to wear it, you feel guilty. Just let it go. You might even be able to sell it and get some of your money back. Or give it away for free to someone who really needs it. The guilt will go away with the shirt. Want more tips like these? Sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
Share this —. Follow better. Decluttering is not a one-and-done process. It is an ongoing journey that requires maintenance and changing your habits. Adjusting your daily habits as well as your shopping habits can help to stop the cycle of clutter in your home.
Focusing on guilt will keep you stuck in decluttering paralysis. Decluttering is about freeing yourself from the burden and weight of the excess stuff in your home. Guilt is not a good motivator for hanging onto anything. A gift is meant to benefit your life, not burden it.
If you want to resell it, fine, but be realistic with your expectations. Most things do not retain much value after being purchased. This is not to give you license to toss your kids toys without their knowledge or involvement.
They should be part of the decluttering process so they can learn how to manage their own stuff starting at a young age. Studies show that children benefit from having fewer toys to choose from. Decluttering can turn into a trip down memory lane which can significantly slow the process that you make.
To overcome your decluttering paralysis, you need to get clear on what your end goals are for your home. Think about how you want your home to look, feel, and function when you are done and write it down. Instead of thinking about everything that needs to be decluttered or focusing on the most dreaded area in your home often the garage , focus on taking just one small step.
Work on one drawer or shelf. Start with easy items. Try setting a timer for ten minutes and challenge yourself to see how much you can get done in that time. You may surprise yourself! Continue working on small areas consistently. Try setting that ten minute timer each day and see how it all adds up.
Listen to a podcast, an audiobook, or music you enjoy while decluttering and that time will pass by more quickly. The toughest part of decluttering is usually getting started. If you want some help getting started, sign up on the form below and get the free Decluttering Jumpstart that includes easy items to declutter from your home and 12 high-impact areas to declutter quickly!
Great article. One big realization I had was that I am an information hoarder. I have kept information sheets, exercise sheets, programs, etc. When I first started facilitating, there was no internet, so I kept everything, just in case. It was sorted, filed and cross-referenced. So I threw it all out, except for a few things I scanned and saved digitally. I realized that was a scarcity mindset. Your email address will not be published.
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