Dealing with clutter is a constant battle for many of us.
Here are ten new ways of looking at clutter.
Reality check:You probably dont need most things you own.
When its overwhelming like that, were more likely to put off decluttering.
If youve got a messy office, heresa plan to get it organized.
Do this every day until you reach your downsizing goal.
You could do five things at a time or ten if you like.
Either way, it could become a game thats easy to win.
Start with this list ofeight things it’s possible for you to discard now.
That wasnt really the point; its our minds to stop buying crap we dont really need.
Great deals are greatbut only if you truly need or could use the item.
Otherwise, sale items just take up space in our homes and become clutter.
When things arent where they belong, they become clutter.
So as soon as youre about to put something down,ask yourself if thats where it belongs.
It helpsif your collections have a purposeandyour rooms have distinct purposes as well.
Those just in case things are usually the biggest sources of clutter.
Sometimes sentimentality is the root of a lot of clutter, sothink utility firstandditch the guilt.
Then you’ve got the option to move on.
It might also help tothink this isnt my stuffwhen youre decluttering.
Heresa checklistfor your clutter identification needs.
With this rule, youre decluttering and likely upgrading at the same time.
Focus on the worst areas first before the clutter spreads.
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