Decluttering Movies and DVDs: Creating Space for What Matters

In today’s digital age, many of us are guilty of accumulating a vast collection of DVDs and movies over the years. Whether it’s a love for classic films or a habit we’ve picked up from a bygone era, it’s not uncommon to find shelves filled with dusty DVDs that rarely see the light of day. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the clutter and are ready to create more space in your home for what truly matters, it’s time to embark on a decluttering journey. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of decluttering movies and DVDs and provide practical tips to help you streamline your entertainment space.

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Currently we are working on how to unclutter the coat closet, hall closet, and linen closet. The daily task for today, Nov. 3, 2023, is to begin to declutter your movies, media, and DVDs in your hall closets. Remember, we are focusing on just the hall closet area, so don’t declutter your whole house. We will cover each room separately.

The Benefits of Decluttering Movies and DVDs: Decluttering isn’t just about tidying up your living space; it’s about making room for a more intentional and fulfilling life. Here are some compelling reasons to consider decluttering your movie collection:

1. Clearer Living Space: Clutter can make your home feel chaotic and overwhelming. By reducing the number of DVDs and movies, you can create a more open and organized living environment.

2. Reduced Stress: A cluttered space can contribute to increased stress and anxiety. Simplifying your movie collection can lead to a calmer and more relaxed atmosphere.

3. Increased Accessibility: Digital media is often more accessible and convenient than physical DVDs. Decluttering allows you to access your favorite films and TV shows with ease, even on the go.

4. Financial Savings: Selling or donating DVDs you no longer need can provide extra cash or benefit others in need.

5. A More Mindful Lifestyle: Owning fewer physical possessions encourages a minimalist and more mindful way of life, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

Tips for Decluttering Movies and DVDs:

1. Set Clear Goals: Begin your decluttering journey by setting specific goals. Determine how much space you want to free up, or set a target number of movies you’d like to keep.

2. Categorize Your Collection: Sort your DVDs and movies into categories, such as favorites, rarely watched, or those you’d like to digitize. This will help you make more informed decisions.

3. The KonMari Method: Consider using the KonMari method made famous by Marie Kondo. Hold each DVD or movie in your hands and ask yourself if it sparks joy. If not, it might be time to let it go.

4. Digitize Your Collection: Transfer your DVDs to a digital format for easy access. Services like Plex, iTunes, or Google Play Movies can help you store your digital movies.

5. Donate or Sell: Donate unwanted DVDs to local charities or sell them online through platforms like eBay or Amazon. It’s a win-win – you declutter, and someone else can enjoy your movies.

6. Organize What’s Left: Once you’ve minimized your collection, organize your DVDs in a way that makes sense to you, such as alphabetically, by genre, or by director. I like to keep mine out of sight in a drawer in our entertainment cabinet as seen below.

7. Regular Maintenance: To prevent future clutter, adopt a ‘one in, one out’ rule. When you purchase a new movie, consider donating or selling an older one to maintain a clutter-free space.

Decluttering your movie and DVD collection can be a liberating experience, leading to a more organized and mindful life. By creating space for what truly matters, you’ll not only simplify your living environment but also discover the joy of enjoying your favorite movies without the burden of excess clutter. So, roll up your sleeves, start your decluttering journey, and rediscover the freedom of a well-organized, intentional living space.

Steps to Take & Expert Tips for Decluttering Movies and DVDs

1.Only spend time on your specific daily task.

2.Do not get side-tracked or distracted.

3.Work within a time of day that you have the most energy and stamina. This is one of the most useful declutter motivation tips. Listen to your body and work at decluttering when you feel the most alert and energized.

4.Avoid thinking too long about whether to keep or discard an item. This is one specific way for How to Be Ruthless When Decluttering.

5.Avoid cleaning during your declutter. The goal is to purge the dead weight. Getting rid of the clutter is your priority. Cleaning can be accomplished later. Read on for more declutter motivation tips and my room specific deep clean checklist, though, as you will begin cleaning after your declutter.

High Impact Decluttering Tips for Decluttering Movies and DVDs

Supplies Needed:

1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)1. boxes -preferably ones you can donate (Avoid plastic storage bins because you may be tempted to just store the items and not part with them.)

2. sturdy trash bags

3. marker/pen to label boxes

Decluttering Tip: Avoid using storage bins to declutter. Storage bins tend to tell your brain to “store” the items for later. That is just delaying decisions. If you aren’t getting rid of items when you declutter, you are not truly decluttering. This is why I recommend a trash bag, also. A trash bag tells your brain to “trash” the item.

Obviously, recycle if you have that option. The boxes you use should be ones you are willing to part with, so I recommend sturdy cardboard boxes. As to donations, there are many charities that will come pick up your items for you at your home.

I use one in particular where you can book an appointment for pick-up online. This is so convenient, as it saves you the hassle of hauling stuff away yourself. Scheduling that pick-up also motivates you to declutter by a certain date.

Expert Ways & Tips for Decluttering Movies and DVDs

1. Start by eliminating trash first- use a sturdy trash bag

2. Sort items by category if needed so you can see what you have

3.Get rid of items that don’t work or that work poorly, expired items, anything you don’t love, anything that you’ll never use again

4. Box up the donations and trash/recycle the rest

5.Select a charity to donate your items and schedule the pick-up if that is an option

How Do You Declutter Your Entire House (and get it deep clean?): 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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Step 1: Check out this post on the 1st step you should take to get organized. If you don’t have a calendar, you can grab my free weekly printable calendar page here. It is in my shopify store, but it is totally free, so you won’t be prompted to put in any payment information. It is a free download and will be delivered straight to your email.

Step 2: Create a daily Housekeeping Schedule. You can use this series to start to set up your own schedule. You can also use this simplified weekly schedule.If you often ask: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Or, if you struggle to get organized and have tried and failed time and again, you can likely find out which of these 11 reasons cause you to fail to get organized.

Step 3: How do you remove clutter? How Do You Declutter Your Home?.…Sign up for the Declutter Series and get your entire home decluttered in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.”Declutter Your Home” checklists are provided in each email.

Step 4: What is the fastest way to clean a dirty house? Use a timer and use the Deep Cleaning Checklists above. They will help you get your home sparkling after you’ve decluttered.

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