If you want to clear the clutter in your home and make it more functional, you need to take a step back and plan your decluttering process. But how do you do that? This decluttering guide can help you.
Life gets hectic, and sometimes it is hard to find the time to declutter your home. But having more space helps you feel more productive and more organized. This is why a decluttering plan can be so useful. We will look at creating a decluttering plan that works for you.
First off, we need to think about what clutter is. It’s simply the things in our home that are useless and hindering our productivity.
Emotional clutter is also harder to let go of because it affects us deeply, so we handle this clutter with care.
What is a decluttering plan, and why do you need one
A decluttering plan is a system that helps you eliminate clutter in your home. It can be as straightforward or as complicated as you want it to be, but the basic idea is to have a plan of action you can follow when you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your space.
There are a few different decluttering plans out there, but finding the one that works the best for you is the most important thing you can do if you plan to have the most success.
Another reason to create a decluttering plan is to help you stay organized in the future. Once you have a system, keeping your space clean and tidy will be easier. This can save you time and money in the long run, as you won’t have to spend as much time cleaning up or buying new things to replace the ones you’ve thrown out.
A decluttering plan can be a great way to improve your quality of life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in your home, it can help you to get organized and get rid of the things you don’t need. Creating a plan can also help you to stay organized in the future, which can save you time and money.
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But wait, we can’t just have any schedule because we lead busy lives. The perfect decluttering plan takes the most crucial decluttering task and breaks it down into doable smaller chunks.
And the best part is having a checklist for every room in the house. So you don’t get sidetracked or forget anything. Or maybe feel that satisfaction of checking things off your to-do list.
Does the thought of creating a plan stress you out? Maybe you don’t have that time and wish you had something easy to follow.
You can follow the steps below or take the easy route and use my monthly decluttering plan with a premade checklist and timetables.
I have taken all the steps and created a systemized plan that is simple to follow and even has calendars to help you create the perfect timetable that works for you.
The best part is you can use the plan year after year too. Inside this ebook, I explain exactly how to create your plan or use the plan I have laid out.
Don’t let the worry of where to donate things bog you down. I included two pages of places to keep things out of landfills and an easy collection of items inside the ebook.
Avoid the turmoil by letting go of items. You can use the right ball method. Learn two
other methods and a Decluttering question guide to help you decide quickly.
Learn why visual clutter differs from physical clutter and how it is effective in your daily life and adds unwanted stress.
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How to create a decluttering plan you can stick too
Take a census of the state of your home
“Know thyself,” Socrates said. What are areas of the home frustrating you the most? Make a list of those areas because we will break them down room by room.
For example, if your kitchen counters are cluttered and cooking is a hassle, and eating at any form of table is not happening due to an overrun table.
This is the perfect area to add to your list of rooms you want to add to your plan of action. Because the kitchen is the hub of the home, it should be a top priority.
Maybe you need to create a dropzone in your entryway to help eliminate the piles of shoes and things you use daily as you run in and out of the house.
Prioritize your rooms one by one based on the most important to least.
This alone will help with your mindset. You won’t have overbearing thoughts about everything that needs to be done now.
Divide up your rooms/areas
Instead of tackling the whole house or room in one day or weekend. Take your areas and divide them up into smaller chunks.
Go through with a fine-tooth comb and write out section by section or area by area.
Think about it this way work on things one drawer at a time. I like to look at it as a pie.
Create a timetable
There are a few critical steps to creating a timetable plan that will work for you. First, you need to sit down and look at your schedule.
What do you have going on each day, week, or month? What are your regular commitments? When can you get a babysitter for the kids? Or can you squeeze in a movie and get an hour to declutter?
Once you understand your schedule well, you can block out time for decluttering.
It is essential to be realistic when creating your timetable plan. You will quickly become overwhelmed and frustrated if you cram too much decluttering into too little time.
With kids home, it isn’t realistic to do an entire session. You might get frustrated with the constant interruptions or have to stop prematurely. So smaller chucks help avoid this.
It is better to spread your decluttering out over a longer period so that you can follow through.
Remember, a weekend decluttering isn’t the solution. You need an ongoing plan.
Another vital thing to consider when creating your timetable plan is when you work best.
Some people are morning people and work best first thing in the day. Others find that they concentrate better at night.
Do you want to do it after the kids are in bed? Work out how you work best and schedule your decluttering sessions around that time.
If you follow these steps, you will be well on your way to creating a timetable plan that will work for you.
Create decluttering bins in your struggle areas
Suppose you know that certain rooms or areas in your home tend to collect clutter more quickly than others. Try the strategy of putting donation or collection bins.
That way, you can resort to a bin that can be donated quickly versus waiting for things to pile up.
For example, if paper tends to be the culprit, get three magazine file folders. Label one shred, one file, and one to-do.
That way, you can avoid the I will get to it later piles or things you don’t know what to do with.
Know where the clutter is going to go
If you haven’t figured out where everything is going, you will want to ensure you have a plan because you don’t want to get caught in the bags or boxes around your home.
Remember, inside my done for you plan I did all the research for you and made it simple to get items out.
What should I remove first when decluttering?
When you’re trying to declutter your home, it can be challenging to know where to start. One approach is to start with the items taking up the most space.
For example, bulky items, if you have a lot of clothes, you might start by decluttering your closet. If you have a lot of books, you might start by decluttering your bookshelves. If you have a lot of knick-knacks, you might start by decluttering your coffee table.
Another approach is to start with the items causing you the most stress. For example, if you have a lot of bills and paperwork, you might start by decluttering your home office.
If you have a lot of cleaning supplies, you might start by decluttering your kitchen.
Ultimately, the best approach is the one that works for you. So, start with the most cluttered area causing you the most stress, and go from there.
Another way to start is to look at the most utilized space in your home to make it more productive by eliminating the things causing you to be less productive.
While decluttering is necessary to simplify your life, making a plan helps you better achieve your goal.
A long-term plan creates success and helps the whole family find balance when things get out of balance with a monthly action plan.
You will also find that the more you do Decluttering sessions, the more you crave them, and the more your kids will participate.
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