Intention for 2024: Less $h!t Cluttering Your Life.
In the last few months, I've talked a lot about my journey to live a less cluttered life. As it turns out, it's inspired others to do the same & many have asked for advice on how / where to start. So if one of your resolutions for this year is to get rid of all the extra “stuff” packed into your cupboards & closets, this post is for you.
Make a list of the major declutter zones. This will help you prioritize based on how much time and mental energy you will need to devote to each and help you get things into manageable chunks.
Plan your attack. There is no one right answer here. You could start in one corner of the house first and then go to the adjacent space & then the next. Maybe it makes more sense to you to start somewhere that feels impactful for your daily life (for me, it was my closet). It doesn’t really matter HOW you attack it, just matters that you do.
Be realistic about what you will actually take the time to sell / repair. Set a limit to how long you have to accomplish that and when that time expires, donate it.
If you get hung up on getting rid of something because you feel like that means you wasted the money you spent on it, shift your thinking. Think of it as blessing someone with something they really need, use and appreciate.
I am so guilty of feeling like if I can’t do the whole project all in one sitting, then I can’t do it at all. I actively remind myself that 10 minutes of work is progress, and progress is better than perfection.
Get into the right mindset and get to work! Think of it as an investment in the peace, efficiency and utility of your home.
Food for thought: in the last 6 months, I have filled one mini dumpster full of crap and donated countless items (including 30 plus bags of clothing & that box of random cords we are all scared to get rid of), and you know what? Not ONE time have I wished to have any of it back. I doubt you will either.
What is the biggest area of clutter & chaos in your home? How often do you consciously make an effort to get rid of things that are no longer serving you? Let us know in the comments!
