Decluttering Ideas to Keep It Simple
Every time you switch on the TV or pick up a magazine, there seems to be another article on how to declutter or the benefits of it. Decluttering ideas are everywhere – you simply cannot escape them.
As a Declutterer myself, something I have done easily as a child and more recently in a professional guise, I will always suggest keeping decluttering ideas simple. There is no need to overwhelm yourself with endless books and theories. What you really have to ask yourself is: are you committed to decluttering? And if so, which of the ideas appeal to you?
In my four years in the industry, I’ve come to realise that the simplest methodology always works best. In other words, declutter your decluttering ideas!
Decluttering Ideas I Use With Every Client
- Set a date and time and stick to it
- Use a timer to stay on track and avoid getting lost down memory lane
- Choose one area to work on and finish it before moving to the next
- Put like with like so you can see how much of something you really have
- Arm yourself with bin bags – black for rubbish, coloured for charity, white for recycling
- Get labels and a thick black marker pen
- Accept that things will look worse before they look better
- Adopt a 50/50 rule – sell what has value, donate the rest
- If it feels overwhelming, start with something small like a single drawer
- Always empty what you’re decluttering – don’t just skim from the top
- Use storage or memory boxes for items you want to keep but don’t need daily
- Keep a transport bag for items that belong in another room
- If you’re moving house, start decluttering well before packing day
- Remember your living space is for living, not storing
- Re-arrange your wardrobe by grouping clothes and asking if you wear or like each item
- Get the family involved – even children can play their part
- Believe it can be done, even if it feels insurmountable
- Keep hydrated, open the blinds and windows, and maintain your energy
Final Thoughts
I hope you’ve found these decluttering ideas helpful. There are hundreds out there, but keeping it simple makes the process easier, calmer, and far more effective. And if you really cannot cope, you know where I am!
With love,
Beth
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Elizabeth McPherson
beth@thelifestyleconcept.co.uk
07932 945738
www.thelifestyleconcept.co.uk