![]() ![]() Brainstorm all of the possible outlets for discarding items and create a list. Here’s where the power of piles come into play. Otherwise, you run into the trap of getting stuck partway through your efforts. What we suggest you think about the lifecycle of your things before you start decluttering. This is especially true if you’re resourceful and are trying to be considerate of your waste. In fact, we argue that deciding what to do with something you no longer need is more overwhelming than determining whether or not to keep something. The very thought of deciding whether to keep something or not-or what you’re going to do with an item if you no longer need it can prevent you from starting your decluttering project. ![]() But then you need to make more decisions to get rid of the clutter. Use destination piles to simplify your decisionsĬutter increases your decisions. Read more: The Curse of The Minimalist Aesthetic Remember, the purpose of decluttering is to create physical and mental clarity. Your home may not look a certain way because of the way it’s built, be it the materials for the flooring or the colour of your walls. You just need to be careful that you set realistic expectations for yourself. And of course, it’s ok to want to have an aesthetically pleasing house. Minimalism is a sexy topic at the moment. It’s so easy to get caught up in comparing your home to beautiful minimalist houses on social media and home decor magazines. Be realistic in your visionįollowing on from the previous tip, try to be realistic with your vision. If you’re connected to the vision of the person you’ll become due to being clutter-free, you’re ready to prioritise decluttering. ![]() So for this exercise, change the question of “how do I find more time to declutter” to “what would my life look like and how would I feel if I didn’t have any clutter?” You just choose to spend your time doing other things. How you currently spend your time is a reflection of your priorities. Well, first of all, it’s a losing battle if you plan on cramming the task of decluttering into your existing busy lifestyle. Why wouldn’t you want to move quickly and feel significant progress sooner? The benefits of being clutter-free are life-changing, and ironically, will give you more time. While this method can be useful and sometimes unavoidable, there needs to be more urgency. Start with 15 minutes a day, focusing on either by room or by category. How do you beat the clock and finally tackle some much needed decluttering?Īt this point, you hear common advice about breaking decluttering activities into small chunks and celebrate incremental progress. The thought of carving significant time out of your schedule to declutter seems unfathomable. Increase your motivation to declutter with this one questionĪs a society, we’ve never had more commitments vying for our time, whether it’s family, work, school, errands, social, or health.Īfter we race through each day, spinning our wheels, we wind down by getting lost in the endless sea of content.
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