Clean & Clutter Free Professional Organizing Services

CLEAN & CLUTTER FREE BLOG

Simply Organized

  • Home
  • SERVICES
    • VIRTUAL ORGANIZING
  • Blog
  • Testimonials/Gallery
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Press Releases
  • Resources

3/30/2019

How to Cut the Work Out of Decluttering Your Home

0 Comments

Read Now
 
Picture

When you think about decluttering, does it suck the wind out of your sails?  All too often, the task of tidying up can feel overwhelming, and turn even the most resilient homeowner into a deer in headlights.  Sometimes it can make you want to throw in the towel, or at least call for professional reinforcements.  However, a few clever strategies can be just the ticket.  Here’s how to ensure the task of paring down is not only simple, it could even be called “fun.” 

Formulate a plan

How do you plan to tackle your “stuff”?  Everyone has their own best methods for decluttering, and to ensure you stick with your project, think about what works best for you.  For instance, some people do well with selecting a certain number of objects every day and parting ways with them.  Other people do best sorting a section at a time.  For some people, the key to beating clutter is scheduling a particular time for the project, even 15 minutes per day, and committing to it.  You can even print a helpful calendar from Home Storage Solutions to help you stay on track.  The important thing is to find your method, and embrace it wholeheartedly!

Putting things in order

As you go through your home, keep in mind it’s important to develop a system that will help you avoid becoming cluttered again.  This can be especially challenging if your home doesn’t feature an excess of square footage.  If space is tight, be creative, and consider some unconventional, yet oh-so-clever storage hacks.  For example, furniture can multitask, such as using an attractive vintage trunk that is both your coffee table and a storage solution.  Wasted wall spaces can hold floating shelves.  Baskets can house unsightly items on your shelving, turning an eyesore into an accent.  In the bedroom, the space under your mattress can hold under-the-bed storage bins.  Look for ways to put idle space to work!

Focus on feel-goods

As you declutter, there will likely be plenty of things you no longer want or need.  Instead of tossing them into the trash, think of ways they can benefit other people.  You can donate items to a charity, offer them on a swap website, or even have a yard sale.  If you make a little money, consider donating it to a nonprofit, or invest the funds into furthering your decluttering project.  Another idea is to check into local nonprofit events.  Silent auctions are popular fundraisers, and you could piece together themed gift baskets to donate to a worthy cause.  It’s a great way to amp up your motivation, and the warm fuzzies double the fun!

Put on some tunes

Even if you find a great decluttering method, are making wonderful progress, and enjoying seeing the fruits of your efforts, there will probably be days when you struggle with your motivation.  One of the best ways to overcome those lackluster moments is with an upbeat cleaning playlist.  In fact, you might want to put on your favorite tunes every time, since Huffington Post notes just listening to music can potentially cut your work time in half!

Reward your fine efforts

You’re doing a really good thing.  Decluttering can be provide life-changing benefits, helping you to be more productive and healthy.  On top of that, you might have donations to charities and a little spending money.  However, there is nothing like a little pat on the back to really make you feel great.  Some experts suggest picking out a thoughtful reward that compliments your project nicely.  In other words, avoid something that will clutter up your house again, or that is unrelated to the task.  For example, invest in some attractive storage baskets to outfit your space, or take a day off to stay home, savoring your uncluttered space.  Think of the perfect gift to give hardworking you!

Decluttering can be overwhelming, but with a good plan you can do it!  Choose a method that works for you, stay motivated, and enjoy a special reward.  It’s a challenging project, but you’re worth it!


Written By Guest Blogger
Alice Robertson


Share

0 Comments
Details

    Categories

    All
    Antique Dishes
    APPRECIATING OUR BLESSINGS
    Avoiding Family Chaos
    Avoid Organizing Mistakes
    Avoid Wasting Food & Money
    Back To School
    Basements
    Black Friday
    Blessings
    Busy Families
    Buying Foods In Bulk
    Catching Memories
    Change Of Seasons
    Christmas Decorations
    Christmas & Grandparents
    Cleaning Tips
    Closets
    Clutter Build Up
    Clutter Control For Creative People
    Cluttered LIfe
    College Dorm Room Organizing
    Coronavirus
    Craft Room Clutter
    Decluttering
    Dining Room Organizing
    Distractions
    Establish Helpful Routines
    Estate Planning
    Fall Wardrobes
    Family Keepsakes
    Family Members Belongings
    Family Organizing
    FRAMED PHOTOS
    Get Organized
    Gift Buying
    Giftster
    Giggle Log
    Grocery List
    Haiti Mission Trip
    Home Staging
    House Cleaning
    Imperfection Rules
    January Purging
    Just For Laughs
    Keep Pantry Simple
    Keepsakes
    Kids And Keepsakes
    Kids Artwork
    Kids Room Clutter
    Kitchen Organizing
    Lazy Susans
    Less Is More
    Life Simplified
    Living In The Present
    Living Lighter
    Make More Room In Your Pantry
    Memories
    Money Saving Tips
    Moving Tips
    Organized
    Organizing & ADHD
    Organizing Children's Toys
    Other People's Clutter
    Pantry Organization
    Photos
    Physical Therapy
    Practice Doing Less
    Routines
    Scrapbooks
    Senior Downsizing
    Senior Moving Tips
    Serving Others
    Shopping
    Simple Organizing
    Simplify LIfe
    Simplify Your Home
    Slowing Down
    Small Spaces
    Spice Cabinet Organizing
    Spring Cleaning
    Stop Multi-tasking
    Storage Rooms
    Storing Christmas Decor
    Stress Free Organizing
    Stuffed Toys
    Teaching Organizing Skills To Kids
    The Danish Art Of Hygge
    To Do Lists
    Too Many Sets Of Dishes
    Wardrobes
    Weekly Planning Sessions

    RSS Feed



    Archives

    January 2021
    November 2020
    September 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    November 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    March 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    October 2015
    June 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    January 2014
    November 2013
    September 2013

    Laura Coufal

    Laura is the Owner of Clean & Clutter Free, professional organizing services.

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • SERVICES
    • VIRTUAL ORGANIZING
  • Blog
  • Testimonials/Gallery
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Press Releases
  • Resources