Last month, we discussed the broad strokes of decluttering. We are fast approaching spring, and we all get that cleaning bug, so let’s keep going so you have more tools in your arsenal against the clutter.
Previously, we discussed the following tips when tackling decluttering.
Start Small and Have a Plan
Sort by Keep, Donate, and Purge
Be Prepared with Bins or Bags
Below, we will dive a little deeper into the following decluttering topics.
Why declutter
More ways to get started
What not to do
1. Reasons to Declutter
There are so many reasons to declutter, many of them personal to everyone. But here are several heavy hitters.
Reduce your stress and anxiety
Boost your mood, increase creativity & productivity
Minimize your carbon footprint
Save time & energy
Save money
Sleep better
2. More Starting Points
We previously discussed using a junk drawer or a laundry room as a starting point for decluttering. In addition, you can start by removing expired items from your medicine cabinet or your pantry. These tend to be easy because they don’t usually have any emotional or sentimental attachment, and swift decisions can be made. We will talk more about sentimental attachments in a future blog.
3. What Not to Do
There is no perfect or singular approach to decluttering, however, avoiding these pitfalls will help you to accomplish your decluttering goals.
Starting without a plan
Organizing before decluttering
Keeping the same buying habits
Not immediately removing decluttered items from your home
Letting your emotions make the decisions
Attaching a monetary value to items
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— SCG