Looking on the internet, you will see many blogs and
businesses that offer help to those struggling with clutter. If this describes
you, there is help available. And if you follow these simple habits to keeping
your life clutter free, you may find you also let go of the clutter in your
home.
How many times have you lost your keys, shoes or important
papers because there is too much clutter in your home? Families around the
country are drowning in clutter that can cost time and money as well as cause
frustration. Clearing the clutter from your home, and your life, will take some
time and effort but the results will be well worth it.
* Go through your home and make note of anything in your
home that is out of place, items that are piling up or things that bother you.
Start with what bothers you most and begin going through the items, getting rid
of things you no longer need or want. The goal is to clear small areas, one at
a time, until you have cleaned the entire room. Go through each room until you
have gotten rid of as much clutter as possible.
* Create a cleaning and decluttering schedule. Include
chores for each member of the family so one person does not have to do
everything. If you work on cleaning a little bit each day, it will make keeping
your home clean much easier.
* Rather than stacking mail and other papers all over the
room, create a specific area to handle mail and pay bills. This could be a desk
or a shelf with an inbox. Be sure to place a garbage can near your mail area so
you can throw junk mail out as you go through the mail. Along with the inbox
and garbage can, it would also be helpful to keep a family calendar in the
area. When you see paperwork that has an appointment or important date, you can
write the information directly into the calendar and toss the paper unless you
need to return it.
* Place a coat rack or shelf with hooks near the door you
use most often. It is important to have everyone hang jackets and book bags
here when they come into the home each day. By placing these items in the same
place each day, your family will be less likely to lose things.
* You can use similar tactics to declutter your office or
workspace. A clean work area can make your day more productive, which your boss
will most likely appreciate. Develop a filing system so you can find important
papers when you need them.
* Cut back on commitments. Part of having a cluttered life
is having too many obligations each week. Families these days are busy –
everyone is going in different directions with meetings, sports, band,
volunteering or religious activities. Declutter your schedule by asking each
person to give up all but one activity. This will reduce the amount of running
and allow the family to eat together regularly.
Finally, if you are too overwhelmed with the amount of
clutter in your life, give yourself permission to seek outside help. A
professional organizer can recommend simple habits to keeping your life clutter
free and will help you develop a routine that will work for your family.
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