2. Clear a space to work – You have to have a clear area to sort in. Ideally this should be a room, but if this is not feasible, a large space. An uncluttered clear area will motivate you, and, you will not be distracted. To clear an area you just have to be able to put the items in to boxes / bags, and, move them else where to sort and de-clutter later.
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
De-Cluttering your Home: Top Tips to make a start, and, keep you motivated.
Although I have continually promised myself to undertake a mass de-clutter of my house, it is something I have been putting off for a while. The following are the steps I am going to go through in order to achieve my aim, and, to keep motivated.
1. Make a list of all the things you need to do - This will help you draw up a plan of action, and, separate the work in to manageable areas. You may be surprised just how much better you feel having written it all down, as you have now taken the first important step. In addition you can add to this as you proceed. If you just leave all the information in your head, your mind has a way of playing tricks on you, so you forget important elements, so Write it Down!
2. Clear a space to work – You have to have a clear area to sort in. Ideally this should be a room, but if this is not feasible, a large space. An uncluttered clear area will motivate you, and, you will not be distracted. To clear an area you just have to be able to put the items in to boxes / bags, and, move them else where to sort and de-clutter later.
3. Start clearing in manageable tasks - Choose specific drawers / cupboards / areas that can be undertaken in the time you have available. Achieving each task will motivate you to carry on to greater things.
4. Be ruthless about what you want to keep - Have separate storage areas / boxes for certain things that are not used regularly, for example holiday items, Memorable items, etc.
5. Think about selling unwanted goods on Ebay / other sites - It is estimated that every household has over £1,000 worth of unwanted goods, so not only will de-clutter lead to a more enjoyable life, it may also help your bank balance as well.
6. Think about how to make the most of the storage areas you have - Would adding a shelf in a cupboard make it have the ability to be used more efficiently?
7. Don’t buy anything to help you clear - e.g. storage boxes until you have finished your de-clutter. Only at this point will you be able to assess your need.
So if you also want to achieve clutter free living then start your quest today, and, let me know how you are getting on. Hopefully we can all inspire each other.
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2. Clear a space to work – You have to have a clear area to sort in. Ideally this should be a room, but if this is not feasible, a large space. An uncluttered clear area will motivate you, and, you will not be distracted. To clear an area you just have to be able to put the items in to boxes / bags, and, move them else where to sort and de-clutter later.
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