WHEW!!! I've been busy "cleaning out the clutter" this
afternoon! It always surprises me how fast we accumulate "stuff"
and in our little house, we don't have much room for excess.
Anyone else feel a huge sigh of relief when they are able to get rid of things, clear up space, and just in general de-clutter?! I find that my anxiety level is lower, that my head is clearer, and in general I'm just happier when everything is neat and tidy LOL!
A few tips I'm learning from this month's cleaning spree...
1) Don't let it build up for a few years LOL!! (aka we should be doing this more often so it isn't a giant chore each time). I've actually just opened an account at a local Consignment Shop to sell some of the items I didn't wish to donate, and now have a calendar appointment to drop things off every other week until my storage space is completely clutter free! :)
2) Get a few big boxes and set them out in the open. Label them either TRASH, DONATE, SELL.
3) The ladies at Salvation Army appreciate it if you're somewhat organized with your donations.
Anyone else feel a huge sigh of relief when they are able to get rid of things, clear up space, and just in general de-clutter?! I find that my anxiety level is lower, that my head is clearer, and in general I'm just happier when everything is neat and tidy LOL!
A few tips I'm learning from this month's cleaning spree...
1) Don't let it build up for a few years LOL!! (aka we should be doing this more often so it isn't a giant chore each time). I've actually just opened an account at a local Consignment Shop to sell some of the items I didn't wish to donate, and now have a calendar appointment to drop things off every other week until my storage space is completely clutter free! :)
2) Get a few big boxes and set them out in the open. Label them either TRASH, DONATE, SELL.
3) The ladies at Salvation Army appreciate it if you're somewhat organized with your donations.
4) If you're having a hard time parting with items ask yourself these questions:
-----> Have I used this within the past year?
-----> Will I use it again/need it within the next year?
-----> Does it have any sentimental value? (aka something from a Grandparent, etc)
{If you can answer NO to all of these questions then odds are you don't need it wasting space in your house, especially when someone else could be getting some good use out of it.}
5) Don't accidentally pack your Cat in one of the boxes...jk...that didn't happen...
I hope this helps! It's super simple but somehow seems like one of those tasks most of us dread and end up putting off for months on end! I can promise you though... getting rid of the clutter will lift a weight off! Who else is working on this area of their life this month? Please share any of YOUR tips below!
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