Tackle Clutter in Small Steps

Sometimes the thought of tackling the clutter is overwhelming however it does not have to be that way. The following are some small steps which will help you work up to the bigger more overwhelming projects.

Small steps:
§ Pick a cupboard – just one and start there and only there
§ Start in one room – an easy room
§ Throw out 5 things a day, this adds up over time:
o 25 items a week
o 155 items a month
o 1,825 items a year
§ Pick up things off the floor
§ Clear a surface
§ Toss old magazines
§ Dump junk mail immediately as it comes into the house, flick and throw
§ Put things away – a place for everything and everything in its place
§ One book shelf
§ One draw
§ The pantry – toss anything expired
§ Pile of paperwork use “the 4 D’s” – Do it now, dump it, delegate it or date it

I hope if you have been struggling with where to start clearing the clutter, these tips will assist you get started on your clutter. A little bit every day helps.

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