Do you know that clutter does not only happen at home? In fact, it also can happen in your mind, your body, your schedule, your finances and your workspace. Unfortunately, chances are that if you have clutter in one of those areas, you most likely have that problem in all of those areas… If you have been trying to conquer the clutter in your home, it is time to move beyond and follow these 5 tips for decluttering your life!
Declutter Your Mind
What clutters your mind? Begin by getting a notebook and a pen. Take a deep breath and think about things that you have to do. Write everything down. That can also be the perfect moment to start journaling. I can tell you that it really help! Once you have written things down, you can see what is necessary to accomplish and you will have a list to keep track of everything else. It can also help if you watch less television as it tends to clutter the mind with things that are not important.
Declutter Your Body
Do you have a weight problem? In some cases, people who have a clutter problem also have trouble keeping a healthy weight. Sometimes people use both as a self-protection mechanism: if they are overweight or their house is full of « stuff » they will not have to worry about others getting too close and possibly hurting them. Try to begin to let go of some « stuff » in your home, you may find that it is easier to let go of excess weight as well!
Declutter Your Schedule
How many activities does your family have? If your family is like most, each child has at least one activity they participate in after school. Mom and Dad may each have things they do that keep them on the go. To declutter your schedule, sit down as a family and talk about the activities each does that mean the most for them. If you can cut out some activities, you will have more time to share as a family and there will be much less running. And it will also help with the other tip…
Declutter Your Finances
Did you ever think about bills you have that are draining? For instance, is it necessary for everyone in the family to have a cell phone? If the answer is no, then let some of them go and have one extra that your teenager can use while they are away from you. Do you watch all of the channels on satellite or cable? Chances are good that you do not, so pare your programming down to what you know you will watch. Stop eating out so often. Even though eating out is easier, it is more expensive and is often not good for your health.
Declutter Your Workspace
Is your workspace suffer from clutter? Depending on your job, workspace clutter may or may not be a problem. For those with an office desk, workspace clutter may be having too many pictures or mementos. For those in a factory setting, it may mean you cannot find your tools when you need them. By creating a functional and clean workspace, you declutter your mind AND increase your productivity! I can tell that this will make your boss happy!
It is unlikely that anyone consciously decides to have clutter in his or her homes or their lives. Unfortunately, clutter tends to creep in and take over once it starts. Remember those tips for decluttering your life and you will marvel at the sense of freedom you experience!
