Interested in decluttering your home to create more open space or to give yourself the satisfaction of having a tidier home? Getting rid of things can be challenging for several reasons.
You may have a sentimental attachment to specific items or feel uncertain about how to get rid of them. Try out these top decluttering tips to reduce clutter and tidy your home.
If you’re having trouble getting started, try separating items into straightforward categories: keep, sell, and toss. Depending on how much you’re working with, set out bins, bags, or boxes to help you stay on track.
Do you have the time and space to collect all the items from one room or one category in one place? For example, take all your bath and shower supplies and go through them in one location to track what you have.
Unburdening yourself of personal belongings is a challenging task, especially if you have sentimental attachment or have owned the items for a long time. You must be very honest about whether you will use something or find a place for it.
Even if you don’t want to adopt true minimalism, when you’re downsizing, you need to think about what a decluttered home looks like. Are all the surfaces cleared off? Do you have extra unused space?
Not every item will bring you joy. Some items have a specific purpose, such as a blender or a tissue box. However, all the items that may be considered unnecessary clutter should offer some purpose or value.
If you don’t have the time or space to do the Marie Kondo method of taking everything out at once, set aside time each day or week to attack one area. For example, Monday could be for your bedroom closet, and Tuesday could be for your kitchen.