Kick Clutter to the Curb Once and for All

Decluttering can feel like an eternal problem. No matter how many times you set out to do it, it seems clutter tends to overtake you again. If this is your problem, it’s time to reconsider first how you see clutter. It’s time to kick the clutter habit to the curb once and for all! Read on to see how you can be clutter free.

Change your Point of View

If you live in a disaster zone, like an area that experiences floods or wildfires, chances are you already have a plan in place of what you would grab if you needed to evacuate in a hurry. If you don’t, then this question is for you: Which items are the most important things out of all your stuff?

Questions like this are sometimes hard to answer when you’re staring around the room and seeing all the things you’ve worked hard to attain. If you’re having a hard time choosing what you’d take with you, get out of the house and sit down where you can make a list without looking at your stuff. If you had a tornado or fire and lost everything, what items would you want to replace first? What would you mourn the most? Whatever is on your list is what you should keep. The rest is just clutter.

Don’t Burn Yourself Out Before You Even Truly Begin

Trying to do marathon declutter session is a sure way to crash and burn. Instead of exhausting yourself on a massive overhaul, add decluttering to your daily routine. Set a timer for 15 – 30 minutes and declutter until it goes off. That not only keeps you from wearing yourself out but makes a game out of tidying.

Grab Some Boxes

Sort everything in the room into four boxes: Keep, Get Rid Of, Store, Toss. By adding the box for storage, you give yourself time to think about whether you want to retain an item you’re on the fence about keeping. That can be useful if you’re trying to distance yourself from something with emotional ties. Revisit the storage boxes often and make a point to sort through items using the same four box method at least once a year.

Getting rid of a clutter habit isn’t as hard as you think. Staying dedicated to working through your stuff will create a new mindset and great habits to keep you from falling into the clutter trap ever again.