This Saturday, November 22, has been declared National Declutter Day. Statistics show we typically use only 20% of what we own. Take some time, even just ten minutes, on Saturday to get rid of a small portion of that 80% that is taking up space and collecting dust.
Grab a garbage bag; scan your shelves, closets, and cabinets. Toss anything in that you haven’t used in the past year. Donate or resell items that are in good condition. Toss items if they would not be of use to others. Get the family involved. See who can fill his/her bag with the most clutter.
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Focus on one small area of your home that you’ve been meaning to organize. Keep the project small – one shelf of a closet or one drawer in the kitchen. Sort what you have in the area. Get rid what you never use. Arrange what is left. Return items that belong elsewhere to their “homes”. If you are still in the organizing mood after the first small project, continue.
Keeping a home clutter-free does take time. Remember to routinely take that time to prevent overwhelming clutter from taking over. When done, congratulate yourself and celebrate by doing something you enjoy. Read a book, play video games, have dessert…
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