Lately I noticed that many bloggers are writing about gratitude journals and it got me thinking… I had attempted writing in a gratitude journal in the past, but it didn’t last very long. It was an assignment from a professional development course I was in and it felt forced and structured. I didn’t get anythingContinueContinue reading “December: Happiness Highlights”
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Turn your Clutter into a Christmas Wish
It’s December! The month of giving and holiday cheer! This month I want to start off with a holiday declutter and donate challenge that will help you remove clutter from your home, put you in a good mood, and hopefully provide someone with their Christmas wish. Try to complete one or more of the followingContinueContinue reading “Turn your Clutter into a Christmas Wish”
I am Thankful for Being Decluttered
Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, I decided to write a blog post about the things I am thankful for in regards to decluttering. After I decluttered my house several years ago I have noticed a big difference in myself and how I live my life. This sign hangs in my living room by some family photosContinueContinue reading “I am Thankful for Being Decluttered”
Dealing with a Clutter Prone Area
Think about your home and where clutter seems to always take over. It could be your kitchen counters, linen closet, or toy area. Each home is unique and the possibilities are endless. These spots can be difficult to declutter because no matter how many times you take care of the mess there always seems toContinueContinue reading “Dealing with a Clutter Prone Area”
Stop Clutter Before it Starts
Once you start decluttering your house you need to make a plan to stop clutter from coming in so you don’t end up in an endless cycle. When I started decluttering my house I started the following 4 things right away. I limited incoming mail I spent less than a half hour turning all ofContinueContinue reading “Stop Clutter Before it Starts”
Decluttering: Get Started!!
You have made the decision to remove some clutter from your life. You are ready! For your first decluttering session, you should pick an area that you use frequently. Don’t focus on an entire room, break it down into manageable projects. For example, if you want to start in your bedroom; your dresser, the closet,ContinueContinue reading “Decluttering: Get Started!!”
Preparing for a Decluttering Project
Before you start to declutter your home, read these pointers to make sure you are prepared. What you need before you dive in: Boxes and/or trashbagsCleaning clothVacuum Understanding of local donation centers accepted items policyUnderstanding of trash/ recycling accepted items policy Label boxes and bags: Donate- Most of the stuff you decide to donate fromContinueContinue reading “Preparing for a Decluttering Project”
Decluttering: Now or Never
At some point, you may have taken a look at your stuff and felt overwhelmed. It could be because you were searching through piles of stuff for a missing item, you feel like you’re always cleaning your house, or you don’t feel relaxed in your home. The list goes on and on. Instead of dealingContinueContinue reading “Decluttering: Now or Never”