Declutter, Save Money and Breathe Easier
I have never been much of a collector until I got older. Now it seems that I collect things I really don’t need anymore. Especially when it comes to my office, the one space I want to be peaceful and calming. The only things I love to collect is my Flow Blue china and pictures. But try telling that to all of the books and papers that creep up on you. My hubby on the other hand, he is always a work in progress with tools and stuff he “might” need. It doesn’t take long to add up! Don’t even ask about my kid… Teens are terrible with Stuff!
Decluttering is something I try and work on several times a year. There are many great reasons to have a streamlined and organized home. Decluttering can save you time and money, plus let you breathe easier too! Here is why.
Declutter, Save Money and Breathe Easier
Organized Spaces
One thing I hate more than anything is looking for something that I need. When something has a home, that is where it should be found all the time. I hate wasting time looking for an item that belongs somewhere else. Having organized spaces really helps you save time and patience!
Decluttering Saves Money
By having your items organized and streamlined, you are able to find what you are looking for so no need to buy replacements. Plus, reigning in the collection purchases also will reduce the amount of money you spend. And you can sell the excess for some cash or gift it to those that would appreciate the items.
Reduce Cleaning
Clutter and stacks creates more to clean and that means more time cleaning. I am not a clean freak but I enjoy a clean and organized home. So any way I can reduce the amount of time cleaning and have it look nice is a great thing to me!
Love for Your Items
We collect things for a reason and by deculttering, we can really come to grips with what we love and admire versus what we don’t like as much. Choosing to keep only those items we love will mean more to us in the long run. Choose favorite pieces to display and store or sell the rest. A few times a year, switch them out or move them to different places in the house to enjoy there. Only bring in new items if you have somewhere for it to go and you choose to get rid of something else.
More Mental Clarity
It has been shown that the more stuff that clutters your room, the more your mind is cluttered too. Maybe that is where the zen and holistic spaces come in. Freeing your rooms of clutter will free your mind to think and work more easily.
This is a work in progress for me. I find the older I get the less stuff I want around me.
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