Are you dealing with a lot of clutter in your home? Take action before it takes over your house. If it goes too far, it can make your home less pleasant and affect your mood. This post will offer tips on decluttering for beginners to help you reclaim your space.
Your Guide to Decluttering for Beginners
Create a Decluttering Plan
Decluttering without a plan is inefficient and will not yield the best possible results. Develop a timeline and set goals for decluttering your house. You can start small by planning your day. What room will you start and end with, and what do you hope to accomplish in each room?
Set Time Aside Each Day
Decluttering can become overwhelming quickly, especially when you underestimate how much stuff you have. The good news is that decluttering isn’t something you must do all at once. It’s something you can do regularly and consistently. For example, you can try decluttering for only 15 minutes a day in the beginning.
12-12-12 Decluttering
The 12-12-12 method involves picking 12 items to throw away, 12 to donate, and 12 to return to their proper homes. If you think that’s too much, you can cut it to 6 items each. To clarify, the items you need to return to their proper homes can be things you borrowed from a neighbor or a relative.
Take Before and After Photos
If you’re struggling to start the task, try taking before-and-after photos of a small area in your house. Examine the before photos and ask yourself if you like how the space looks or if it needs work. Once you’ve determined what needs changing, clean up the area and take the after photos. If you’re satisfied with the result, move on to the next area.
Keep, Trash, Donate, Recycle, Sell
Prepare five big boxes and label them with “Keep,” “Trash,” “Donate,” “Recycle,” and “Sell.” It will help you keep your things organized while decluttering. In every room, choose which items you want to keep, throw away, donate/sell, or recycle. Don’t leave any item behind. Again, you don’t have to do it all in one day.
Let Go of Sentimental Belongings
If you’re the sentimental type, chances are you’ve kept many things of sentimental value. While some sentimental possessions are alright, some people might overdo it. Put all your items of sentimental value aside. After that, take the time to assess them with a little objectivity. Consider how much you value the piece and if it is worth keeping.
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