How to Declutter in 3 Simple Steps
The Spring season is finally here and I couldn’t be more excited for a fresh change and a chance to declutter. With Spring, comes new beginnings and a much needed moment of slowness before the busy, adventurous summer months. Decluttering in the Spring helps transition between seasons and springboard into new discoveries. Below I am sharing some of my favorite tips and tricks when it comes to spring cleaning and how I declutter in 3 simple steps.
How to Declutter in 3 Simple Steps
1. Locate the Areas of Disorder
When stepping into a messy area, it can be easy to get overwhelmed, so first, take a moment to locate the areas in disarray. I encourage you to even jot them down and rank them based on their level of clutter. Once you have a good sense of the areas that you’d like to declutter, start where you feel most comfortable.
2. Divide and Conquer
Once you have determined a starting place, begin to separate and group like items together. Next, identify which items should stay and which to toss or donate. Throwing items out can be a difficult task, but necessary when trying to declutter. Ask yourself, does this item add value to my life? If your answer to that question is yes, keep it. If the answer is no, consider tossing it. After you are left with only the items you want to keep and bring you the most joy, start appointing each item a home.
3. Maintain cleanliness
After you spend quality time creating this organization, it’s important to develop a process to maintain the flow. I recommend doing a quick sweep of the space(s) weekly or monthly depending on how often you’re in the space. Remember the homes you created for your items and place them there. I agree that this may be the hardest step, but once a habit is formed, it’s much easier to prevent clutter from forming again.
Decluttering your home or life can be a challenging task, but with these 3 simple steps, it can be tackled easily.
