By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
Ever feel like you are stuck in a world of clutter and need help? Well, you are not alone. Life can move so quickly that one day, out of the blue, we are surrounded by things that have suddenly accumulated without us realizing it.
There are so many resources to access that will give you the guidance you need to declutter without the expense of hiring a professional, which of course just cut me out of the picture, but I’m here to let you in on some secrets for doing it yourself at a very low cost.
First of all, time really is your friend. You can manipulate it to give you more, and I’ve said this before, by planning ahead. Now, to sufficiently reemphasize, the time you take to write things down, the less stressful it will be to take things on.
Here are some resources that will give you that motivation to bring order into your home.
- Talk to friends. Find out what they have done to declutter. You’ll be surprised at how much people are willing to offer helpful insights.
- Use the internet. Look up keywords like decluttering, or DIY home organizing, or organizing tips and tricks. This is actually a fun way to spend some time looking at all sorts of ideas and pictures that can really make an impact.
- Commit. Yes, getting things out of the way requires a commitment to the decluttering process.
- Put things in their proper place. This goes along with commitment since we have to create new habits to alleviate the drop-and-run mentality that we are so used to. You will find that if you put things away after you use them, the clutter will eventually become more manageable.
- Rearrange. Not everything is destined for the trash or donation pile. Taking a few minutes to rearrange a shelf or cupboard is a great way to feel that you have accomplished so much in a short time.
- Think before your buy. If you are looking to buy any type of storage to help you with your decluttering efforts, save your dollars by doing your research to find just the right size, shape, and capacity before you shop.
As we add more and more to our schedules, clutter will always happen. So, rethink how your things live in your home and how they impact your peace of mind. Small steps ‘will’ take less time but with huge results.
It’s as simple as that!Send your questions and comments to me at info@confusionsolution.com
