Clutter can be detrimental to your progress in many ways than one. Some people accumulate clutter by holding on to too many things of sentimental value, like not wanting to giveaway clothing items from when your kids where infants or toys from when they were young because you’re of the view that they are good items to reminisce about.
According to Motherly Blog, a study shows that, “we can have sentimental attachments to things, or we may believe our things have hidden monetary value, but the main reason we hang on to things is fear. However misguided, we can fear the loss of security, status, comfort, and love when we throw things out.”
Imagine a stressful day at work and all you want to do is relax but when you get home your house is so stuffy that instead of giving you the fresh energy you so desperately need, it stresses you out.
5 ways to declutter your home
- Getting rid of your sentimental items is difficult but giving them away to people who deserve and need them makes it worthwhile.
- Don’t do it all in one day, do room by room and take your time.
- Make a checklist of all the things you need to get rid off.
- Find empty boxes and categorize them with a marker.
- Every time you’re thinking of keeping something, ask yourself these 3 questions:
- Do you need it?
- Do you want it?
- Do you just want to have it?
Only one question is correct and it is the first one, after you’re done with the process you’ll see and feel how peaceful your space is and you’ll find yourself rushing home.
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