Now that you know what your why is and what clutter is, it's time to learn the how-tos of decluttering.
You've prepared your heart and mind to let it go. Now, it’s time to get prepared to clear the clutter in practical ways.
Look at your space. What do you have? What you are ready to let go of? What do you need to organize your stuff or store it better?
Look at your schedule. When would be the soonest, most convenient time to begin? Are you ready to start now? Do you need to wait until your next day off? Is there an evening this week that is free?
Talk to your partner and children, housemates or roommates. Are they willing to participate or help? Are they willing to declutter their own stuff?
Get out your Feng Shui Journal. Write down anything you think you might need to start decluttering and organizing.
What
When
Who
How
Dump run
Donation pick up or drop off
Consignment shop (local or online)
Yard sale
Facebook Marketplace or Swap & Shops
Internet sales site (Craigslist, eBay, etc.)
Now that you know what you need to clear the clutter, it’s time to make some good decisions about what to keep, what to give away (or sell) and what to throw away. As you get ready to declutter a space or room, prepare a large bag for trash, card board boxes for donations or online sale items and plastic bins for seasonal clothin and décor. Also bring a duster or cloth and household cleaning spray, vacuum or broom, to clean as you go.
KEEP - Things you need, use, like, fit and are beautiful or make you happy.
GIFT - Things you don’t use or won’t use again.Things you don’t need or like. Things that don’t fit. Things that don’t contribute value to your life. Things that don’t match your interior design or personal aesthetic. Things that have negative energy, emotions or memories attached to them. Things from past relationships.
DISCARD - Trash. Things that cannot be repaired. Things that you haven’t taken the time or spent the money to get fixed. Things that are old, torn, stained, shabby or worn out.
STORE - Luggage. Seasonal clothing and décor.
10 Decluttering Tips
1) Remind yourself of your WHY.
2) Remember what you are creating space for.
3) Pick up each item and make a decision. If you can’t decide, create a maybe pile to revisit later.
4) Take the trash out right away.
5) Put whatever you are going to donate in the car to drop off right away or the next day.
6) Text or call people you would like to give things to so they can come pick them up.
7) Plan a yard sale and mark the prices on your items.
8) Take pictures of your items and post them online to sell them.
9) Move luggage and seasonal items to a storage area.
10) Organize and display the things you decide to keep.
In the next blog, you will learn some tips for Clearing the Clutter, Room by Room.
In the meantime, gather what you need and get decluttering. It’s time to let it go. Bless others as you create space for the blessings already on their way to you.
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