Clutter is much more than the physical clutter than we see – in fact, physical clutter is just the tip of the iceberg. The thing is, clutter, visible or not, takes a toll on our lives. Whether we realise it or not, it makes us waste time and money, but it also affects our well-being. Let’s look at the 5 most common types of clutter and what you can do to deal with them.
Most of us are aware of the feelings of overwhelm and embarrassment caused by clutter, feelings that are in themselves a huge weight to carry. But interestingly we don’t often measure the weight we carry associated to the feelings of GUILT and RESENTMENT until we start letting go of our clutter. Here are some of the examples that I’ve witnessed over the years as a professional organiser.
I love decluttering and organising – and lucky me, that’s what I do for a living! – but I appreciate that for many it’s an overwhelming chore. Here are four habits you need to cultivate if you want to limit the time you spend to keep your home organised.
British textile designer and poet William Morris said “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” But it is not that simple, right? If you’re struggling to make decisions to let go of your physical stuff, of your paper or even of the tasks or activities in your schedule, ask yourself the following questions to help you declutter.
Inspired by Netflix’s Tidying up with Marie Kondo series to declutter your home? Attracted by her promise that “when you have finished cleaning up once and for all, you’ll never again relapse into clutter”? Well, let me ask you a few questions so you can make sure the KonMari method is for you. Because as someone who gets paid by others to help them declutter and get organised, I can tell you it is not for everyone. But the good news is that there are alternatives to it.
Can’t stand decluttering for more than 15 to 20 minutes at one go? That’s ok, there’s no need to push yourself past your threshold, otherwise you might get discouraged and never reach your goals. Here’s a list of 30 decluttering projects that shouldn’t take you more than 15 to 20 minutes to complete. If you tackle one project per day, imagine how much lighter you’ll feel by the end the month!
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