Decluttering Tips: How To Quit Stuff Shuffling
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Key Takeaways
Here are a few key takeaways:
Touch 30 Rule
- Ask yourself: “Have I used this item in the last 30 days, and will this be something I use in the next 30 days?”
“Someday” Items
- One way we often “stuff shuffle” and move items around instead of decluttering is not wanting to remove those “someday” items.
- We all have things in our homes that we think we might need, but these things can actually bring stress.
- These items can often be a reminder of something we’re putting off or something we just don’t have the time for right now.
- Letting go of these items can relieve stress and the potential commitment you may have been delaying.
- For example, maybe you bought arts and crafts materials and never used them, or hadn’t had the time for them in years. This may be something you could donate/remove since it’s something you won’t have a need for, but may use in the future.
Clear Your Flat Surfaces
- Imagine flat surfaces like their own islands and determine what is “allowed to stay” and what cannot.
- This way, things can’t accumulate on certain surfaces in your home based on what you allow.
- Maybe you decide that mail is not allowed to stay on your countertops and must go to a designated place.
- This helps you create an intentional system for your flat surfaces and keeps you from accumulating visual clutter.
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