Are you feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Do you wish you could simplify your life and live with less? If so, the minimalist way to declutter might be just what you need.
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Minimalism is a lifestyle that emphasizes simplicity and the removal of excess. It can be applied to many areas of life, including your possessions. By embracing a minimalist approach to decluttering, you can create a more peaceful and organized home.
Here are 6 easy tips for The Minimalist Way to Declutter:
- Start with a vision
Before you begin decluttering, take some time to think about what you want your home to look and feel like. Do you want more open space? More natural light? A more cohesive design? By having a clear vision of what you want to achieve, you can make more intentional decisions about what to keep and what to let go.
- Use the KonMari method
The KonMari method, developed by Marie Kondo, is a popular approach to decluttering that focuses on keeping only items that spark joy. To use this method, go through your possessions category by category (such as clothes, books, or sentimental items) and ask yourself if each item brings you joy. If it doesn’t, thank it for its service and let it go.
- Be ruthless
When decluttering the minimalist way, it’s important to be ruthless in your decision-making. Don’t hold onto items out of guilt, obligation, or a fear of not having enough. Remember, minimalism is about living with what you need and love, not what you think you should have.
- Think about function
As you go through your possessions, consider how each item serves a purpose in your life. If you have duplicates, ask yourself if you really need both. If you have items that are broken or no longer serve a purpose, it’s time to let them go.
- Create a system
Once you’ve decluttered, it’s important to create a system for organizing what’s left. This might include using storage containers, labeling items, or creating zones for different categories of items. By having a system in place, you can maintain the minimalist look and feel of your home.
- Keep it up
Decluttering is not a one-time event. To maintain a minimalist home, it’s important to regularly assess your possessions and let go of anything that no longer serves a purpose. By making decluttering a part of your routine, you can enjoy the benefits of a simpler, more organized life.
Need to deep clean?
First, My How to Deep Clean Your Kitchen list can be found here.
Second, My How to Deep Clean Your Bathroom list can be found here.
Third, My How to Deep Clean Your Kids’ Rooms list can be found here.
Fourth, My How to Deep Clean Your Living Room list can be found here.
Fifth, My How to Deep Clean Your Bedroom list can be found here.
You can get your printable Daily Housekeeping Routine and Deep Cleaning Your House Schedule here. This 15 page printable kit is delivered digitally to your email for you to print and personalize. What Does a Deep Clean Include? It includes a daily schedule, calendar pages, and deep cleaning checklists for every room and area of your home. Check out the link above to see a sample page of what you’ll get in my printable set designed to help you create your personal Homemaking Checklist.
Also, you can get the complete digital printable copy of the Year Long Thorough Declutter Series Calendar and Checklists here. The printable digital download is delivered to your email. It includes 25 pages of printable calendar pages and checklists to help you declutter every room in your home. You can find that here.
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