Kickstart your Decluttering Journey: Essential Planning and Materials to Clear the Clutter
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”
~H. Jackson
HEY THERE!
💪 If you are ready to kick your clutter to the curb, you are in the right Blog Post 🤩
Let’s grab a tea and get ready to plan the transformation of your space from chaos to calm ❤️
There are some essential preparatory steps and materials you will need to declutter your space so you can get back to doing what you love in a space you love ❤️
Keeping it simple and manageable will help you set you up for success!
WHERE TO START?
Mindset
We are not aiming for perfection. We are looking for progress.
Let’s shift our perspective from decluttering being a daunting, tedious chore to an activity that creates space for the things we love, use, and need. Imagine more space and more breathing room to honor what is serving you in your life TODAY!
Remember, it’s not about eliminating everything but creating a space that aligns with your current needs and desires.
Be kind to yourself throughout the process, and celebrate each small victory! Allow yourself to appreciate the progress you make, no matter how small ❤️
“Imagine the life waiting for you without all that clutter”
If you are ready to skip the DIY and learn more about our packages and fees to help you declutter and organize your home, click on the button below ❤️
Start Small for Big Wins
It is best to start with a small space and or room that requires minimal effort because starting small …
👉🏻 will build momentum
👉🏻 help to overcome the overwhelm
👉🏻 create visible progress
👉🏻 avoid burnout
👉🏻 give a sense of accomplishment
👉🏻 help to declutter using smaller blocks of time
Instead of an entire basement, focus on a basement closet, shelving unit, or corner. The accumulation of the excess took time to acquire, and so will the sorting and clearing of it. Set yourself up for success!
Avoid Starting with Sentimental Items
Sentimental items can make decision-making harder when letting things go. Building your decision-making skills and momentum is better by starting with less emotionally charged items.
If you are emotionally attached to your clothes or your kid’s baby toys, try tackling the items that won’t trigger complicated feelings first. Start easy and move to the items that may be more challenging once you are ready.
Plan the time
I get it; the calendar is jam-packed! Work obligations, kids' activities, and personal appointments, not to mention tackling the everyday dishes and laundry.
Plan by finding small blocks of time to commit to your decluttering tasks. Block out the days/times when you can easily add decluttering tasks into your day.
If you are having a hard time getting motivated to start decluttering, try to set a phone timer for 20 minutes and start. It’s only 20 minutes:) You would be amazed at how much you can get done and want to keep going.
“the secret to getting ahead is getting started”
Set your Goals
Once you know what space you will be tackling, collect your materials and pencil in the day and time you will start your project. Define your goals and what you hope to achieve through decluttering; this will keep you focused and motivated as you move through the space.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Prepare the following items to tackle your clutter on the pre-planned day/time to set you up for success.
➡️ garbage bags
➡️ recycling bags
➡️ boxes/containers to sort (keep, relocate, donations, sell)
➡️ Painters tape to label boxes/containers
➡️ Post-it notes to identify more specific info for sorting
➡️ Cell phone/speaker/earbuds - listening to music is a great motivator
Remember, the key to getting ahead is simply starting- taking the first step by planning and preparing to declutter will set you in the right direction! You can do this! 💪
If you have tried doing it yourself and still feel like you can’t get a handle on the chaos or need more of a personalized approach to suit your needs and preferences, click on the button to book a FREE discovery call to learn more about our virtual and in-home organizing services.
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