Clutter Busting Coach

...clearing clutter from your mind, body and space

Back to Basics: The Clutter Busting Journey

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For the last five weeks, I have been working toward eliminating clutter with the goal of 40 items in 40 days. I attempt to do this practice each year during this Lenten season and because the transition from winter to spring is a great time to clear away clutter.

As I reflected on this practice with about a week left to go, I realized that most of my recent posts really focused on positive thinking and inspiration. And I hope that you have found them of value. Yet it is time to get back to basics and spend some time on clutter busting.

Being clutter-free is more about a destination than a journey and I invite you to come on that journey with me over the next few weeks as I plan to share information including getting started, staying motivated, tips and techniques as well as getting unstuck.

So, come along on this journey with me.

Give it Some Space

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Are you uncomfortable with unused space? Why do we see an empty space and think it is unused? What is we considered space as freedom or opportunity?

Having more stuff and having stuff on every surface and in every space or area can manifest itself as clutter and overwhelmed or distract you. And the more stuff you have the harder it is to maintain an area; it isn’t relaxing to see and can create chaos.

On the flip side, a space left empty can give us peace of mind. It provides less distraction. It provides freedom and allows space for other things to come into your life.

What surface can you clear off today?

Organizing is not Decluttering

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According to www.dictionary.cambridge.com the definition of declutter is:
declutter
verb
to remove things, you do not need from a place, in order to make it more pleasant and more useful:
I’m going to declutter before my family comes to visit. Declutter your kitchen worktops to give yourself more space to cook.

While the definition of organize according to www.thefreedictionary.com is: [Read more…]

Memories versus Memorabilia

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One of the reasons people have clutter is that their stuff is associated with memories. Your stuff is not your memory.

The past exists in your memories even if you discard and item related to an event, person or experience. When you discard an item, you are not throwing away your past, but making space for yourself and the possibilities.

If you forget a memory, maybe that is an okay thing for your to forget. Important memories will always remain. It’s the memories that we can recall without the aid of items that are important. Getting rid of our extra stuff or clutter, will enable us to start to remember the important things without being distracted by excessive stuff.

If you would like to clear your clutter and take steps to decrease your treasure, contact me for a free introductory life coaching session.

Today Not Someday

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Why do you have clutter? Could one of the reasons be that you are living for someday and not today?

The reason most people have clutter is because it is difficult to make decisions about their stuff especially when the reason is “I may need it someday.”
So, if clutter is weighing you down and you are working to reduce your stuff, one question you can ask yourself is: “Does this serve me today?” If the answer is no, then toss, donate or sell the item as appropriate.

Many of us live in the future and, therefore, we have stuff related to someday. What if you used the present situation to help you make your decisions about your stuff?

I used that concept when I was in the store after the holiday. There was a great deal on bows and wrapping paper and I picked up some to buy for next year. And then in line I asked myself if I needed the items right now. Maybe I would need them next year or maybe not, but not today. If I bought the items today, I would have to store them and maybe not even use them next year. Therefore, I decided to not make the purchase. It felt good to make the decision based on the day instead of the next holiday.

Go ahead and try it.