Hump Day Poll
We have been in the declutter mindset but many of you know I get overwhelmed by where the heck to start because of our small, less than 1000 sq ft abode. I've gotten help from things like sliding baskets in cabinets, little things that help with space like mug stackers for mugs, and of course little pantries to be able to stock up on stable stuff when sales roll around.
Those things help when you've got a home in mind but for me, it's how to mentally push myself to start because it all looks so untacklable. (New word alert.)
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got on that front was from my friend who said to tackle one small section at a time. Like, say in your kitchen - do 1/4 of the total countertop area. If you do more than that, all the better but you don't have to do anymore than a 12" space at a time.
I've also heard setting a timer for 10 minutes and while this was for workouts, I think doing it for cleaning is a good idea too especially for people like me who get overwhelmed easily.
What are some of your best decluttering motivation tips?
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I ger motivated when I see results. I set my timervfirv10 minutes and pick a small area to work on. Things im undecided on I put in a bin and then set a timer for 10 minutes and take a break and decide disposition.
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I work in a room for 20 minutes, doing as much as I can in that timeframe, then I stop. I don't allow myself to continue because I know my brain will start to get overstimulated and my mood will change, so I leave the room. I may go back for another 20 minutes that same day, but I have to separate myself from it. I find that my decision making is much more clear and focused in those 20 minutes. I also keep a roll of garbage bags in each room so I can pitch stuff without creating more piles.
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