Once Christmas is over, we\u2019re left with a lot more stuff and nowhere to put it. Our homes become cluttered with the gifts we wanted (and those we didn\u2019t\u201d\u00a6) and sheds light on the older things we should have thrown out ages ago. Decluttering can be stressful, but we have a few tips to help ease the pain!<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to clear out every room in the house in one go, but you can list the rooms you want to do in order, and work your way down. Each room will have a different level of clutter \u201d\u201c some will require more work than others \u201d\u201c and that\u2019s okay. You can ease yourself in with the smallest room to get the ball rolling!<\/p>\n
An overflowing bookshelf or an unkempt CD pile \u201d\u201c whichever gets under your skin, tackle it head on! You\u2019ll be relieved once it\u2019s done. Don\u2019t hang onto something that has little sentimental value. If you haven\u2019t read that jokey book you got for secret Santa, then get rid of it. Use this generally when decluttering: if you haven\u2019t used or worn the item in months or years, then why do you still have it?<\/p>\n
Decluttering is a mammoth task but you can do it in timed stages. Set an alarm on your phone when you\u2019re clearing stuff out so you don\u2019t become too overwhelmed. Don\u2019t give up on the task at hand, but take a break and allow yourself time to breathe.<\/p>\n
Create a system for yourself so you can keep tabs on the items you\u2019re getting rid of. Grab a few boxes \u201d\u201c one for the items you\u2019re going to donate, a box for the stuff you\u2019ll sell and one for the things you\u2019ll throw out. It\u2019ll be easier to manage as you move from room to room, and task to task. You\u2019ll feel happier when you make some money out of your old stuff, or give it to a worthy cause!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s okay to keep little trinkets that hold dear memories for you. You don\u2019t have to clear out everything in your house \u201d\u201c having keepsakes is natural. You can take pictures of some of the things that mean something to you but no longer have a place for.<\/p>\n
Yes, decluttering is tough and can take \u00a0time. But, the benefits you\u2019ll feel afterwards far outweigh this. It\u2019s proven that clutter isn\u2019t good for your mental health as it causes stress, so cleaning out the junk will help to clear your mind.<\/p>\n
If you have little ones, you\u2019ll know their tastes changes regularly \u201d\u201ctheir favourite TV show \u00a0one week is completely forgotten the next. If they have toys or DVDs they haven\u2019t touched in a while, store them out of sight for a few weeks. If these items aren\u2019t missed, get rid of them for good.<\/p>\n