Clearing the clutter and organizing your home can have numerous benefits. Not only does it create a more visually appealing environment, but it can also reduce stress and anxiety levels.
Clearing the Clutter: Motivation for a Tidy Home
The Benefits of Clearing the Clutter
A cluttered space can lead to feelings of overwhelm and make it difficult to focus on tasks at hand.
Additionally, decluttering can save time and increase productivity. When everything has a designated place, it becomes easier to find what you need quickly and efficiently. This can lead to increased efficiency and more time for other important tasks.
Identify Your Motivation
Before embarking on your decluttering journey, it's important to identify your motivation.
What is driving you to want to get organized?
Is it the desire for a more aesthetically pleasing space? Or perhaps the need to be more productive and efficient?
Whatever your motivation may be, keeping it in mind throughout the process can help keep you focused and motivated.
Write it down or create a vision board to remind yourself of your goals and motivations.
Create a Plan of Action
Once you've identified your motivation, it's time to create a plan of action. Start by setting achievable goals and breaking down the decluttering process into manageable steps. Consider starting with one room or area at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
We created a simple plan to help you start. You can download it here.
It's also important to schedule dedicated time for decluttering and organizing. Treat it like any other appointment or task and commit to sticking to your schedule.
Remember, consistency is key!
Sorting and Purging
One of the most important steps in the decluttering process is sorting and purging. Start by separating items into categories such as keep, donate, or discard. Be honest with yourself about whether or not you truly need or use each item.
Remember, decluttering is not just about getting rid of things, but also about creating a more intentional and mindful space.
Only keep items that bring you joy or serve a purpose in your life.
Organizing and Storage Solutions
Once you've sorted and purged your belongings, it's time to focus on organizing and storage solutions. Consider investing in organizational tools such as bins, baskets, and shelving units to maximize storage space.
When organizing, think about function and accessibility. Keep frequently used items within easy reach and store items based on how often they are used. Labeling containers and shelves can also help keep things organized and easy to find.
Maintenance and Continued Motivation
Congratulations! You've successfully decluttered and organized your space. But the work doesn't stop there. It's important to maintain your newly organized space and continue to stay motivated.
Make a habit of regularly going through your belongings and purging items that are no longer needed. Set reminders or schedule regular decluttering sessions to stay on top of things. And don't forget to celebrate your progress and accomplishments along the way!
Need more help getting organized?
Download the e-book "Keeping Your Home Organized Through Every Season" for more expert guidance and tips.
Save Time Cleaning an Organized Home
Reducing clutter and getting organized saves a ton of time when you need to clean your home.
Did you know that for every 1 hour you organize, you save 2 hours of time? WOW.
What if I told you that an organized home takes 40% less time to clean?
You're in right?!?
Get a handle on the clutter in your home to save time cleaning
The fastest way to save time on cleaning your home is to get rid of all of the obvious trash and recycling. Go through every room with a trash bag in hand and start picking up what you know belongs in the garbage or recycle bin.
The next step is to pick up all of the dirty dishes lying around and put them in the dishwasher or wash them by hand and put them away.
Do you have soiled laundry lying around on the chair in your bedroom or on the bathroom floor? Pick it all up and put it in the hamper or better yet put a load in the washing machine.
Now go room by room picking up what you know doesn't belong in that space like the kid's toys or books. Tidy up as you go, fluff pillows, fold blankets.
You are ready to save time cleaning!
Minimize Dust
- Now that you have reduced clutter, you can dust your home properly.
- Clean light fixtures, windows, blinds and shelves first and then work downwards.
- Allow time for the dust to settle before vacuuming.
Keep Your Kitchen & Bathrooms Clean
- Wash and disinfect your kitchen sink as e-coli is commonly found lurking there.
- Clean and disinfect kitchen countertops to keep germs and crumbs at bay.
- Wipe down bathroom mirrors, sinks and countertops daily.
- Clean and disinfect bathroom shower stalls, bathtubs, sinks and toilets weekly.
Clean From the Top Down
- When cleaning, mop the floor or vacuum the carpet last.
Clean as you go
- Make your bed every morning.
- Deal with paperwork and mail on a daily basis.
- Clean up as you cook.
- Tidy up at the end of the day - fold the living room blankets, do the dinner dishes, have the kids put their toys away.
- Fold and put laundry away immediately after it comes out of the dryer.
- Hang clothes up or put them in the laundry hamper as soon as you change your clothes.
A clean house is important for the health and well-being of your entire family. A clean home is a healthy home.
Living in a clean and organized home makes you feel happy, but more importantly, it eliminates the stress that's caused by a chaotic environment.
And of course, by living without clutter, you will save time cleaning.
More resources for you
Here is a link to an article posted in our Freedom Living blog about All-Natural Homemade Cleaning Products to help keep your home chemical free.
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If you have any questions or need help with decluttering and getting organized, leave us a comment below and we will get back to you within 48 hours.
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