Clutter Busting Coach

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

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.

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…]