With so many people still working from home the trend to declutter their home is still strong. Clutter causes stress. And stress causes people to say and do things they normally wouldn't say or do.
So - take a deep breathe before you yell at your family for the mess. Take a timeout before you decide to throw out everything that you own.
What is your decluttering goal?
You do have one - right?
Do you want your home to function better? A great goal - but break it down further.
Do you want to be able to find things? A great goal - but do you have a plan?
Do you want to downsize? A great goal - but by how much? What is your vision?
You need to start with a SMART Goal.
* Specific
* Measurable
* Achievable
* Relevant
* Time-bound
Coming up with a goal - a vision - for what you want your home to look like is the first step. The problem that most people have - is that they skip this step and just start purging. Knowing how you want your home and your space to look and function is crucial to your success.
What is your time-line for achieving your goal? Is it really achievable? If you can't physically accomplish your task by yourself - get help. If the time frame is not reasonable - change it. Decluttering is not supposed to stress you out - it is supposed to make you freer.
Clearing your clutter helps to get rid of the "overwhelm" a lot of people experience when there is too much clutter. For a lot of people - it's very therapeutic and cathartic.
Is your goal going to accomplish what you really want out of your home and life?
Don't rush into decluttering until you really know what your purpose is.
Having an end goal - knowing why you have a goal - and having a realistic plan for getting there - will lead to your success!
Happy Decluttering!
Less Clutter = Less Stress SM in your home, your business and your life
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