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Fighting Decluttering Overwhelm — A More In Depth Guide
Decluttering. It’s all the rage, but honestly, it can be downright overwhelming, especially if you have a lot of stuff. I talked about this briefly a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I should do a more in-depth article for you.
The question I get asked most often about decluttering is “Where do I start?” Here are some things to remember that might make the process a little easier for you:
1. It’s ok to start slowly. Don’t feel like you have to declutter your entire house in a weekend. If you do wind up doing that, I can guarantee that you will get rid of something (or things) that you will want or need later. This will cause you anxiety and anger. Pick one room and begin there. Don’t worry about the other rooms until the first one is done.
2. It’s ok to start small. If looking at your kitchen and thinking about decluttering gives you anxiety, start with one kitchen drawer. That’s it. Do one drawer a day until you’ve finished with the drawers. Then move on to cabinets and other areas of the kitchen. Continue with one small thing per day, and before you know it you will have the entire kitchen completed.
3. It’s ok to want to keep things. Decluttering doesn’t mean getting rid of things you love or want to keep. It means weeding out those things that you no longer need or…
