Start Small

Focus on a single drawer, shelf, or small area to avoid overwhelm.

Set a timer for 10-15 minutes to create urgency and stay focused.

 

Categorize Items

Keep: Items you use regularly and add value.

Donate: Items still in good condition but no longer useful to you.

Trash: Broken, expired, or unusable items.

 

Declutter by Category

Instead of tackling an entire room, focus on categories like clothing, books, or kitchen items.

This helps you see how much you own in each category, making it easier to reduce duplicates.

 

The “One-Year Rule”

If you haven't used an item in a year, it’s probably time to let it go—unless it has sentimental or seasonal value.

 

"One In, One Out" Rule

To maintain an organized space, for every new item you bring in, get rid of an old one.

 

Create Storage Solutions

Use bins, drawer dividers, and labels to keep things organized.

Ensure everything has a designated "home" so it's easy to put back after use.

 

Visualize Your Space

Picture how you want each room to look and the purpose it serves.

Removing items that don’t align with that vision can make decisions easier.

 

Sentimental Items

Limit sentimental items to a designated space.

Consider taking photos of items with emotional value instead of keeping the physical object.

 

Paper Declutter

Sort through mail, documents, and magazines regularly.

Digitize important documents and recycle unneeded papers to reduce physical clutter.

 

Make it a Habit

Spend 10 minutes at the end of each day tidying up.

Set aside time weekly to evaluate and clear out areas where clutter tends to build up.

Decluttering takes time, but working on it consistently will make it more manageable and create a more organized, stress-free space.

 

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