Whether you’re a shopaholic or just really busy, we’ve got you covered.
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Preparation for fall is in full swing.
Why Is Decluttering So Overwhelming?
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Its not just our desire for a clean home that fuels our need to declutter.
People are overwhelmed, and they are beginning to yearn for more simplicity.
Onerecent studyshowed that 80% of people find their stress and anxiety correlated to the clutter in their space.
Thankfully, you might change that.
3 hours is usually a good amount of time, says professional organizerBarbara Brock.
After that, the brain gets tired.
Set a timer for a designated amount of time to get started.
Thats why Rene recommends walking through your home with a trash bag.
If thats the case in your home, Rene recommends trying the naked fridge challenge.
Set your timerfor 15 minutes.
Start with trash/food, then dishes, then countertops, then floors.
Every night you do this, it gets easier, Rene says.
Give yourself permission to stop when the timer goes off.
The rule states that for every new item you buy, an old item must be donated.
How to Maintain Cleanliness All Season Long
Yay for a newly decluttered home!
Now its time to maintain its cleanliness all year long.
As you prepare todecorate for fall, assign one plastic container to all your decor items ahead of time.
Once the season is over (hello, Thanksgiving!
), place the items in their designated bin to use again the following year.
Additionally, implementroutines and systemsto prioritize staying organized.
Above all, have a go at have some fun with it.
Does that old dining room curtain still match the rest of the room?
Do you really need to keep that kitchen appliance you’ve had for over a decade?
Routinely asking yourself these questions can help you stay on the right track.
