Let's be honest... just the thought of decluttering your home brings about feelings of dread, anxiety, and disgust.๐ Some of the most commonly asked questions are "How do I declutter?"; "What do I declutter?"; "I am overwhelmed because I have too much stuff"... Okay, that last one wasn't a question but you get the picture๐
So today, I wanted to discuss the FIVE daily "rules" I personally live by to help keep my home as clutter free as possible!!๐ Hopefully some of these concepts will help you too!!๐
"One In, One Out" Rule
Just like the rule states, when you purchase and bring something into to your home no matter how big or small, try to donate/sell another thing!๐๏ธ
Whether it be you're replacing old items or you are simply wanting to buy something new...๐คฉ Try to get rid of something that you do not need anymore to minimize on clutter! It might not seem like much, but it can quickly add up and you will find yourself with more "stuff" than you truly need!!๐
Use It or Lose It
Do frequent deep cleans and reassess whether or not you truly need or use certain items! Try creating timelines (ie. 6 months or a year) for certain items to allow you to realistically assess its usefulness.๐๏ธ For example, if you haven't worn a certain piece of clothing within an entire year (through all the seasons), then it might be time to consider letting it go!๐๐
By regularly letting go of unused or unappreciated items, you can create a more mindful and intentional living environment.๐ค
Divide and Conquer
When decluttering, don't overwhelm yourself by trying to take on the entire apartment or home.๐ Pick a category (ie. clothes, tupperware, tools, etc.) or a room and go through all the items one at a time!1๏ธโฃ
By dividing your decluttering tasks up, you can make your way through your home in a more steady, realistic manner that works for your busy schedule! ๐
Don't Put It Down, Put It Away
On a day to day basis, take on this rule of putting things away as soon as you're done using themโผ๏ธIt might seem small, but by simply putting things away every single time instead of just putting them down in random places... it can keep your place tidy for much longer periods of time!๐ฐ๏ธ
Think putting away your clothes when you change, kitchen tools as you cook or cosmetics as you get ready in the morning!!๐งด
Digitalize and Go Paperless
Much of the clutter in people's homes has to do with documents, old pictures, receipts, etc.๐
By scanning these important documents onto hard drives and digitizing as much as you can, you can get rid of boxes of documents that are taking up precious storage or living space.๐คฉ
We hope you can try implementing some of these "rules" to help you with decluttering your home!!๐ฅฐ
Let us know in the comments if you have any other decluttering tips and tricks you live by!!!๐
See you next week!
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