With the New Year comes lofty goal setting, which, for many, includes whipping their house into organizational shape. January is one of the best times to declutter your belongings and reorganize, allowing you to start the year with a clean house and a clear mind.
If you’re unsure whether decluttering should be on your bucket list, watch out for these signs. If you experience more than a couple of these, your home could benefit from having less stuff.
You Have Many Duplicates of Basic Items
The biggest tell-tale sign that you have too much stuff in your home is that you have duplicates of basic items. Think ponytail holders, measuring cups, pads of paper, your favorite pasta sauce, toiletries, etc. Items like these are often over-amassed when you can’t remember whether or not you have any at home. Then, you shop and buy some just in case, bringing many duplicates into your house.
When there’s less stuff in your home, it’s easier to see what you already have and to find a proper spot to store it. This enables you to go shopping with a clear mind, saving you from bringing excess items into your house and saving you money since you aren’t buying things you already own and don’t need.
Getting Out the Door in the Morning Isn’t a Smooth Experience
Whether you’re headed off to work in the morning or trying to wrangle your kids into getting ready for school, every morning shouldn’t feel chaotic. Getting showered and dressed should be easy, as should finding your kids’ shoes and bookbags, since everything has its own “home.”
If you feel frazzled more often than not in the mornings, let go of some stuff and set up the proper organization to get you out of the door on time and in a good mood.
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