![]() Less clutter means less areas for allergens to accumulate which means better breathing, no skin irritations, etc. With all that stuff competing for your attention you can’t focus on any one thing. A boost in productivity and creativity.It also causes you to be more alert to asking yourself if you “need” or “want” to buy that item in your hand. You are forced to acknowledge your past spending habits and make a change for the better. When you declutter you see all that stuff that used to be money and it’s kind of a wake up call. That leads to overwhelm, stress and anxiety. Choice are great but there is such a thing as having too many choices. The best example of this is when you go into your closet. Clear the clutter and you can get through your chores quicker (leaving more time for say, #5 below). Let’s face it, chores are no fun and having to clean all that “stuff” just makes it worse. If you are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of decluttering, check out just some of the benefits below and you’ll quickly see how much better life will be after you’ve cleared the clutter. There are many physical and mental health benefits of decluttering and living a simple life. To this day, I still practice this mantra in my own home. The truth is that I practiced this from a very young age because having a tidy room gave me a sense of order and control. One thing my mother always said about me in how I managed my bedroom was that I had a place for everything and everything had its’ place. It makes cleaning so much easier and your home looks fresh, more spacious and clutter free to visitors. ![]() ![]() Remember, having less stuff means there is less to put away, less to manage. The beginning of a new year is a great time to start this process. If you are not able to do this monthly, don’t despair. Once you go through this process, the key to staying on top of clutter is to make sure you clean, declutter and organize at least on a monthly basis. This year, to help me capture everything I wanted to remember to do, I created this January Declutter Checklist by zone as a free planner printable. Come January 1st my mindset turns to doing an entire whole house decluttering and getting organized in the process. I feel less burdened by “things” and I’m no longer worrying about “stuff”. If you are anything like me, an annual decluttering feels “cleansing”. What better way to start enjoying this new path and practice simple living than to declutter and organize our most cherished place on earth – home. The holiday decorations are packed away and it’s time to (figuratively) start over, set new goals, new ambitions and explore new paths in life. Hello January! It’s a brand New Year which means we leave behind what ever happened (or didn’t) in the past year and start fresh.
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