Useful tipps! I used to hold on to things, mostly for sentimental reasons. Over the years it has become normal for me to declutter regularly. Mostly, because I hate clutter and overflowing closets. For me, possessing to much just takes up way too much time and brain capacity! The thing that is difficult for me: my husband and son don‘t share the same satisfaction of letting go. 😅
A regular rhythm of decluttering works best for me so that it never builds up too much. My children are better at letting go now they are older. I find that it’s age-related.
I think that I have moved around 20 times, including interstate and overseas. I am adept at packing and unpacking but my biggest problem is hanging on to items that have long passed there useful purpose in my life.
I grew up in a family of ten children and as a consequence we didn't have much in the way of possessions, so over my adult lifetime I have gathered a lot of 'stuff'!! I am in the process of decluttering due to the fact that the house that we are currently renting has NO storage space!!
This process can definitely be overwhelming but as you have suggested, taking one small space at a time and working in that area helps to focus concentration.
I have been doing a little bit here and there for the past 10 months but yesterday I decided to clear the top of a table that is in a spare room. I managed to clear most of it in the couple of hours allocated and today I plan on completing that task.
I will still have a lot more to undertake... but the getting started is THE most important step!!
I would love to be able to take everything out of each room but at this point in time it is not practical. It is a VERY small house and the weather here is not consistent with taking any of it outside either, but I will keep working away at it as best I can.
I have managed to get a bit more sorted this morning. I wish I had taken a 'before' photo yesterday to compare once I am finished but that opportunity has passed!! :(
Yes... that is what I have been doing. At the moment I am going through all my magazines and taking photos of a particular item and then culling entirely. I am about halfway there!!
Useful tipps! I used to hold on to things, mostly for sentimental reasons. Over the years it has become normal for me to declutter regularly. Mostly, because I hate clutter and overflowing closets. For me, possessing to much just takes up way too much time and brain capacity! The thing that is difficult for me: my husband and son don‘t share the same satisfaction of letting go. 😅
A regular rhythm of decluttering works best for me so that it never builds up too much. My children are better at letting go now they are older. I find that it’s age-related.
I think that I have moved around 20 times, including interstate and overseas. I am adept at packing and unpacking but my biggest problem is hanging on to items that have long passed there useful purpose in my life.
I grew up in a family of ten children and as a consequence we didn't have much in the way of possessions, so over my adult lifetime I have gathered a lot of 'stuff'!! I am in the process of decluttering due to the fact that the house that we are currently renting has NO storage space!!
This process can definitely be overwhelming but as you have suggested, taking one small space at a time and working in that area helps to focus concentration.
I have been doing a little bit here and there for the past 10 months but yesterday I decided to clear the top of a table that is in a spare room. I managed to clear most of it in the couple of hours allocated and today I plan on completing that task.
I will still have a lot more to undertake... but the getting started is THE most important step!!
Moving into action is often the hard part - but so rewarding when we do.
If you have the opportunity, I find it helpful to take everything out of a room and only put back in what you really want/need/love.
Best of luck to you!
I would love to be able to take everything out of each room but at this point in time it is not practical. It is a VERY small house and the weather here is not consistent with taking any of it outside either, but I will keep working away at it as best I can.
I have managed to get a bit more sorted this morning. I wish I had taken a 'before' photo yesterday to compare once I am finished but that opportunity has passed!! :(
you could just focus on one space at a time too. One drawer, one surface, etc. Breaking it down can be helpful - and get the momentum going.
Yes... that is what I have been doing. At the moment I am going through all my magazines and taking photos of a particular item and then culling entirely. I am about halfway there!!