Are you ready to get your declutter on but are looking for a bit of a guide?
Good…I got you, girl.
There are SO many different items in a home that decluttering can feel a bit like chasing your own tail unless you deliberately go about it.
I’ve created a whole-house, free decluttering checklist that you can work through, item by item, to transform your house.
Best Tips for Decluttering Your House
FULLY Work Through One Item at a Time
Let’s say you’re starting with books. Your goal is to pare down your collection until the remaining books fit on your bookshelf. Your very first step is to gather EVERY SINGLE book in your home so you can see everything you have at once. Then, pick your favorites and donate the rest.
You need to be able to see all of one item to declutter effectively. Once you have your items grouped, thoroughly declutter them before moving on to the next thing.
Only Start Decluttering an Item If You Have Time to Finish it
When we’re decluttering, we want to avoid chasing squirrels or making even bigger messes. So, if you only have 20 minutes to declutter, choose an item that you know you can complete in 20 mins. (Perhaps silverware or socks.)
Save the big, time-intensive items for when you have time to complete them.
Throw Perfection Out the Window
Nobody has a perfect home – not even those influencers you see on Instagram; it’s all smoke and mirrors. (And perfectly staged photos.)
The point of decluttering is for you to make your life easier. And when you have only the items, you truly use and love, your home life will be easier.
Ditch perfection and declutter to suit yourself.
