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!
There’s no universal cure-all for disorganization. Despite the international sensations that some tidying gurus have sparked, the truth is there’s no one method applicable to every single situation. But diverse needs aside, there’s one common issue at the core of nearly all disorganization: Clutter. This infographic from MakeSpace shows how much clutter can ruin your life – on a psychological, physical, relationship, professional, and financial level.
I often get asked by my clients what they can do with the stuff that they don’t want to keep after they’ve decluttered. In fact, I believe that having clarity on your disposal options before you even start the physical decluttering can help you let go of stuff you might not have intended to part with. So if you’ve de-cluttered or are about to, you might be interested in the list of disposal options I have compiled for you.
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