Clutter Busting Coach

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

Final Check in and Lessons Learned on the 40 Day Declutter Challenge

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So, the 40 Day Declutter Challenge is ending. How did you do?

I did well. Now, I will admit that there were a few days that my schedule was such that I did not have the time and/or energy to declutter, but I made sure I caught up by the end of the week. I am not counting all the small pieces from my craft supplies that are declutter, but my guess is that I averaged about five items a day in total throughout the 40 days.

If you have not already done so, get those items that you have decluttered out the door. I have my piles ready for the consignment shop and a local charity bundle donation day coming up in April. [Read more…]

Declutter Challenge 2021 Check In

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Did you join me on the 40 items in 40 Days Challenge to declutter your life in 2021?

If you did, how is it going? What have you learned?

I have learned that even though this is the third year that I have done this challenge, and even though I declutter items by upcycling, recycling, donating or tossing, I still have items in my home that I do not love or use. Also, because my focus is on donating items, it is easier to let things go because I know that they are moving on to someone who may be in need. Finally, letting go of items gives me a sense of freedom and opens space for possibilities. Some interesting things are starting to happen for me.

If you did not join us on February 17, although it is 10 days in, you can still join ins and you will have done a 30-day Challenge.

Declutter Challenge: 40 Items in 40 Days 2021

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Are you ready to declutter? Here is a way for you to begin the decluttering process in a few minutes a day. It may also help you complete this challenge if you focus on items that are acceptable enough to be donated.

What do you get out of it? You will have removed some clutter and you will have benefited others by donating the items at the end of the 40 days. What do you have to lose except at least 40 items that are cluttering your life?

Here is how it works: [Read more…]

Back to Basics: Decluttering the Obvious

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Last week, I focused on getting started in an area by getting rid of trash, recyclables and things that belong somewhere else.

I define those things from last week as starting with the obvious. Yet, I understand that what may be obvious to me, may not be to others. I also acknowledge that there are individuals that struggle with letting go of items and what seems like easy decisions to one may cause angst for another. And I am not trying to minimize that anxiety.

My goal today is to provide you with some criteria to potentially make the decision process easier. And know that as you continue the journey and make more decisions about getting rid of clutter it does get easier.

Contact me if you would like support in your clutter busting journey. Or seek help of a professional organizer. And, if needed, seek the professional assistance of a psychologist or psychiatrist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.