That doesn\u2019t mean New Year\u2019s resolutions are totally useless though, especially when it comes to decluttering. With just a little tweaking and some small changes to your routine, keeping a decluttering resolution is actually pretty easy. Here are some top tips…<\/p>\n
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Set a realistic resolution<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of the main reasons people break their resolutions is because they\u2019re too ambitious, too grand and nigh-on impossible to achieve without making huge lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n
By setting more realistic goals, you make keeping your resolution much easier. In the context of declutter, something like \u201d\u02dcdeclutter everything in my house\u2019 is way too ambitious. It\u2019s daunting, which means you\u2019ll probably think about doing it but put it to the back of your mind and something less challenging instead.<\/p>\n
A goal like \u201d\u02dcdeclutter my bedroom by March\u2019 is much more reasonable. It\u2019s a smaller task, it has a deadline and it\u2019s a step towards achieving a greater goal. If you\u2019ve already make a bold resolution, try breaking it down into small, achievable chunks.<\/p>\n
\nSet deadlines<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe already hinted at it in the last paragraph, but a deadline is the safest way to ensure you actually get something done. Leaving your resolution open-ended usually means it never happens.<\/p>\n
Make sure your deadline is realistic though. The last thing you want to do is place yourself under ridiculous amounts of pressure and end up feeling bad when you miss your unachievable deadline. Give yourself time to take it slow, but not so much time that you forget about decluttering entirely.<\/p>\n
\nRead a book or a blog<\/strong><\/h3>\nEveryone needs some inspiration sometimes. There\u2019s plenty of decluttering material to sink your teeth into, from doorstop-sized tomes to short and sweet blog posts.<\/p>\n
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up <\/em>by Marie Kondo is perhaps the most popular decluttering book of them all, topping bestsellers charts across the globe thanks to its simple yet effective tips.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s a lot more to get stuck into though. Here are a few books and blogs to get you started!<\/p>\n
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c Randy O. Frost<\/p>\nThe Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c\u00a0Francine Jay<\/p>\nOne Thing At a Time: 100 Simple Ways to Live Clutter-Free Every Day<\/em> \u201d\u201c Cindy Glovinsky<\/p>\nStuffocation: Living More with Less \u201d\u201c James Wallman<\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.theminimalists.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.simplyorganized.me\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nShare your favourite decluttering blogs and books with us in the comments and we\u2019ll add them to this list.<\/p>\n
\nImagine the future<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen you\u2019re knee deep in clutter and covered in dust, the urge to give up and slob out is strong.<\/p>\n
The only way to resist is to picture the benefits of your decluttering efforts: a cleaner home, more space, less stuff to maintain. Keep that in mind and chucking stuff out won\u2019t be half as hard.<\/p>\n
\nMake it fun<\/strong><\/h3>\nMake like the seven dwarves and whistle while you work. Or stick some music on. Whichever you prefer…<\/p>\n
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We already hinted at it in the last paragraph, but a deadline is the safest way to ensure you actually get something done. Leaving your resolution open-ended usually means it never happens.<\/p>\n
Make sure your deadline is realistic though. The last thing you want to do is place yourself under ridiculous amounts of pressure and end up feeling bad when you miss your unachievable deadline. Give yourself time to take it slow, but not so much time that you forget about decluttering entirely.<\/p>\n
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Read a book or a blog<\/strong><\/h3>\nEveryone needs some inspiration sometimes. There\u2019s plenty of decluttering material to sink your teeth into, from doorstop-sized tomes to short and sweet blog posts.<\/p>\n
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up <\/em>by Marie Kondo is perhaps the most popular decluttering book of them all, topping bestsellers charts across the globe thanks to its simple yet effective tips.<\/p>\nThere\u2019s a lot more to get stuck into though. Here are a few books and blogs to get you started!<\/p>\n
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c Randy O. Frost<\/p>\nThe Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c\u00a0Francine Jay<\/p>\nOne Thing At a Time: 100 Simple Ways to Live Clutter-Free Every Day<\/em> \u201d\u201c Cindy Glovinsky<\/p>\nStuffocation: Living More with Less \u201d\u201c James Wallman<\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.theminimalists.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.simplyorganized.me\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nhttps:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\nShare your favourite decluttering blogs and books with us in the comments and we\u2019ll add them to this list.<\/p>\n
\nImagine the future<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhen you\u2019re knee deep in clutter and covered in dust, the urge to give up and slob out is strong.<\/p>\n
The only way to resist is to picture the benefits of your decluttering efforts: a cleaner home, more space, less stuff to maintain. Keep that in mind and chucking stuff out won\u2019t be half as hard.<\/p>\n
\nMake it fun<\/strong><\/h3>\nMake like the seven dwarves and whistle while you work. Or stick some music on. Whichever you prefer…<\/p>\n
\nGet fast cash for your CDs<\/a>, DVDs<\/a>, Games<\/a> and Electronics<\/a> with musicMagpie: we\u2019ll give you a FREE instant price, collect your stuff from your home or work and pay you the same day your items arrive! Just click below to get started.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a lot more to get stuck into though. Here are a few books and blogs to get you started!<\/p>\n
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c Randy O. Frost<\/p>\n The Joy of Less, A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life<\/em>\u00a0\u201d\u201c\u00a0Francine Jay<\/p>\n One Thing At a Time: 100 Simple Ways to Live Clutter-Free Every Day<\/em> \u201d\u201c Cindy Glovinsky<\/p>\n Stuffocation: Living More with Less \u201d\u201c James Wallman<\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.theminimalists.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.simplyorganized.me\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.becomingminimalist.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Share your favourite decluttering blogs and books with us in the comments and we\u2019ll add them to this list.<\/p>\n When you\u2019re knee deep in clutter and covered in dust, the urge to give up and slob out is strong.<\/p>\n The only way to resist is to picture the benefits of your decluttering efforts: a cleaner home, more space, less stuff to maintain. Keep that in mind and chucking stuff out won\u2019t be half as hard.<\/p>\n Make like the seven dwarves and whistle while you work. Or stick some music on. Whichever you prefer…<\/p>\n Get fast cash for your CDs<\/a>, DVDs<\/a>, Games<\/a> and Electronics<\/a> with musicMagpie: we\u2019ll give you a FREE instant price, collect your stuff from your home or work and pay you the same day your items arrive! Just click below to get started.<\/p>\n
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