Let’s be real, you’ve been living in sweat pants and that’s not going to fly as we return to the office. If there comes a time when you need a rarely used item and you find you’ve gotten rid of it, more often than not, you’ll see you have a suitable alternative or can borrow it from someone else.įor clothing, the tried-and-true rule was asking, “have I worn this in the last year?” but the pandemic has thrown that out. If you can’t remember the last time you used something, it’s time to let it go. For the items you’re tempted to overthink, ask yourself these questions: Is this an item I use on a regular basis? As you start to go through your stuff, some you’ll intuitively know what you want to do with it and some may give you pause. This forces you to physically touch every single item and make a decision about it.Ĭreate three piles to sort everything into: keep, donate/sell, and toss. If you’re starting in an area like your closet, the pantry, or your cleaning supplies, it may be helpful to pull everything out completely. Go through your items and determine their use It may be helpful to write down a schedule of which spaces you want to do and when, to keep you accountable and ultimately declutter your whole home.ģ. If you rush the process, you may not be as thoughtful and strategic as you need to be. Little wins are still wins – decluttering is a marathon, not a sprint. If you feel up to tackling the room all at once, have at it! But give yourself some grace to say, “I’m going to only tackle under the kitchen sink” and allow it to be ok. You know you want to start in the kitchen, but going through Tupperware, organizing under the sink, and clearing out cabinets? It’s tempting to say, “no thanks” and forget the task entirely. You’ve identified your starting space, but it can be easy to still feel overwhelmed. The sooner you realize the benefits of having a decluttered space, the sooner you will want to tackle the next room.Ģ. If you start in your bedroom, you’ll find it easier to relax your mind and drift off to sleep. If you start in the kitchen, you’ll see how easy it is to not only prepare a meal, but clean up after as well. If you declutter your living area, you’ll notice the calm every time you sit down to watch television. Sure, you could start with the basement or attic (we all know they need the attention), spend hours tackling the project, and at the end, close the door and not see your hard work again for weeks.
Start by prioritizing the spaces where you and your family spend the most time. Your home should be your space to relax and if an abundance of stuff surrounds you, the visual chaos can make you feel unbalanced and ultimately affect your sleep, your stress levels, and even your day-to-day mood. Having a lot of stuff – home décor, seasonal items, kitchen appliances on the countertop, kid toys everywhere – can make your home look messy no matter how clean it actually may be.ĭecluttering your entire home can feel like a mammoth task and you may be tempted to give up before you even begin, but we’ll walk you through the top tips for decluttering your home without feeling overwhelmed.įor many people, having a cluttered home can cause underlying feelings of stress and anxiety. This is where the phrase “less is more” comes into play. We’re all familiar with the idea of “spring cleaning.” The fresh crisp air and warmer weather inspires us to shake off the feeling of hibernation and get moving by cleaning out our homes and freshening up our spaces.īefore you can start the cleaning piece, you first need to declutter your spaces.
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