Can you recall how you feel when you come back to your house to be greeted by a complete mess of a bedroom after a stressful day? Can you recall how it felt like the stress tripled? Now can you recall the difference when you came back to a well-kept bedroom and even though you were worn out, you could still relax.
Last year, when we conducted a question and answer survey, we asked some folks how they feel in a messy room; if they can easily concentrate and be productive in such an environment? A lot of people admitted that it made them feel like scatter brain because they couldn’t get anything done. Personally, not only does it make me wholly disorganized, I become restless and easily irritated.
Clutter makes a space look messy, all jumbled up and disorderly.
Clutter can be categorized in two ways:
- A scattered/ unkempt space and
- An arranged space that still appears scattered i.e. visual clutter.
The second kind of clutter is usually associated with hoarding of things and tidying up doesn’t help with the clutter. To know if you’re a hoarder, look around you, if there is a whole lot of things you need to let go of, things that are not working, empty cartons that remind you of how much you spent on those shoes, keepsakes from your great grandparents, and so on.
EASY WAYS TO DECLUTTER YOUR SPACE
Tidy up daily, declutter weekly: –
One easy way to create this habit is to at least tidy up 10 to 30 minutes every day. Start by dressing your bed once you’re up for the day, this first step makes it easy for you to tidy up every other area in your home. If you’re able to cultivate this, then the weekly declutter would be easy to apply. This works for me.
Use the three box method: –
Get three boxes label them with KEEP, DONATE and TRASH. This is a tried method. Trash the things you don’t use and can’t imagine on someone ls, put the ones you don’t use but are still valuable in the donation/ giveaway box and then keep those ones that are still useful.
Declutter a place at a time: –
It can be really overwhelming if you try to declutter every single room and area at the same time. So start from a particular area then slowly get into other areas.
Make it fun and easy: –
When you treat it as a chore or an assignment, it becomes one for you. You can have a playlist of your favorite genre of music play in the background and your favorite wine in the corner (for wine lovers actually). For me, I like to move to beats while I clean and sway with my mop stick while I mob. Find out what works for you.
Shelving: – shelving is always a savior whenever you think of decluttering. It’s an easy to go to and helps you tidy up a space.
Buy storage boxes: –
Online shops like Amazon is an easy to go place to get fancy storage boxes, woven baskets or you can also try the home section of local marts around you. The trick is to crat a storage that excites you and makes you want to keep things in it.
DIY storage boxes
Well truth be told, buying fancy storage boxes could cost a bit, so, if you’re opting for a cheap way to store things, create storage out of recyclables. Those cartons, containers can do a whole lot of stowing away.
Use the space under your bed
you probably remember your parents using the space under their bed for keeping things right? Well, that legendary method is not outdated yet. For a very small place, you can neatly arrange (not chunk) some of your stuff under the bed.
Clear and clean flat surfaces
Flat surfaces are easy spots to drop things. Usually, it starts with one item until there’s no space on the surface but a bunch of piled up things! To make this easy, start by making your flat surfaces free of every kind of object and always keep it clean. That way, you won’t have to declutter.
Trash the trash
Please always trash things that you have no use for. It’s an easy way to avoid clutter.
Create a declutter to-do-list
This helps you create a structure for decluttering both daily and weekly. Once you routinize this habit, you won’t have any problem with visual clutter.
Hangers and hooks
These are must haves and when you think of what our technologists are creating recently, you’d want to have more of those. Get hooks for your belts, bags and face caps. I love multifunctional objects! They make life easy! Get multifunctional hangers to help you declutter your closet.
Adhere to the one in, one out rule
Ever heard of the one in, one out rule? This means for every new item you purchase and bring back home, another item has to leave. This helps you in two ways, buying essentials thereby monitoring your expenses and decluttering with ease.
Start a declutter challenge
One thing with a challenge is that it keeps you on your toes and for some reason, you don’t want to lose out on whatever the price and fun is. Create one with a friend or family and you’d just create a habit without knowing it.
View your house as first time visitor
Once you enter a new space as a guest/visitor, your eyes naturally wander around. You’d find out if you like the place in the next 5mins or so. Do this once you step into your space, that way you’d know what should stay or what needs to go.
Give 5 items away in a week
To declutter easy, give an item away in a day or 5 away in a week. By the end of a given period, you’d realize that you have done a lot of clearing up of your space.
So Purite, our community has this PURITYRIOR CLOST DECLUTTR CHALLANG that w started on the May 13th 2023, join in the fun! Also, what do you think can make decluttering easy and fun? What do you like doing while tidying up? Please share with the rest of our amazing Purites here in the comment section.
Also feel free to share whatever extra tip you know that works that I omitted.
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Wow, so beautiful
Top notch exposition Sis
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you found the exposition on decluttering procedures helpful. Decluttering can be a transformative process, bringing more clarity and peace to our lives. If you have any specific questions or need further guidance on decluttering, I’m here to assist you.
This is so beautiful ❤️, I think I need one in my place
I’m glad you find it beautiful! It’s always wonderful to have something that brings joy and beauty to your living space. If you’re referring to a specific item or decoration, I’d like you to be specific, that way we can help you. If you have any questions or need recommendations, feel free to ask!
I love to sing along to a song while blasting through the speakers. It gets the work done in no time
That sounds like a fantastic way to get work done! Singing along to a song while listening to it through blasting speakers can be a fun and energizing experience. Music has a way of uplifting our mood and providing motivation, making tasks feel more enjoyable and helping us to stay focused. It’s great to find activities that make work feel effortless and productive. Keep up the great work and keep singing along!
This is really nice. I love it! Especially the decluttering procedures 💖
Thank you so much for your kind words ma! I’m thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the content, particularly the decluttering procedures. Decluttering can be a truly transformative process, bringing both physical and mental clarity to our lives. If you have any specific questions or need further guidance on decluttering or any other topic, feel free to ask. I’m here to help! 💖
This is really nice and thank you for the tips
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A good read. Thank you for the tips shared.
You’re welcome ma! I’m glad you found the information helpful. If you have any specific questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to know, feel free to ask. I’m here to assist you!
Very enlightening, turns out we need to learn this habit . Looking forward to this challenge.
What are the basic ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN someone who is working with existing furnishings and fabrics or “starting from the scratch” with empty room, should always use?
When working with existing furnishings and fabrics or starting with an empty room, there are several basic elements of interior design that you should consider incorporating but I’ll leave one with you and that is:
Space: Pay attention to the layout and flow of the room. Consider the scale and proportion of furniture and accessories to ensure they fit well within the space and allow for comfortable movement.
Stick around and I’ll write an article about the rest. Thank you.
Well done for your exceptional work on this project. Your creativity and talent have a tremendous impact, especially in anything that has to do with decorating services.
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Insightful. Great read as well.
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Very nice and helpful dear
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I don’t have any space under my bed😪
I understand that not all beds have space underneath for storage, which can make it challenging to stow things away. In such cases, it’s important to get creative and explore alternative storage solutions like using storage boxes, shelves, hangers etc.
Remember, the key is to think creatively and utilize the available space in your home efficiently. I hope these suggestions help you find alternative storage solutions that work for you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Lovely read. I picked some tips, thank you.
Very nice and helpful dear
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You’re most welcome ma! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the read and found some helpful tips in it. It’s always a pleasure to share knowledge and provide useful information. If you have any further questions or if there’s anything else you’d like to explore, feel free to let me know. I’m here to assist you. Happy learning and implementing those tips!
Nice one
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That’s great purity design always giving vital information. More grace ma
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This is quite educating and helps to nuture tidy traits
wow i just got an important knowledge from this read… more grace dear keep it up
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Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad to hear that you found the information provided to be educational and helpful in nurturing tidy traits. Developing and maintaining tidiness habits can have a positive impact on various aspects of our lives, from our physical surroundings to our mental well-being.
By understanding the benefits of an organized space and implementing practical strategies for tidying up, we can cultivate a sense of order and cleanliness that contributes to a more productive and peaceful environment. If you have any further questions or need additional tips on tidying and organizing, feel free to ask. I’m here to assist you in nurturing those tidy traits!
It’s essential to always declutter/arrange one’s room properly. It creates more space to easily move around, improves ventilation, and makes you feel like you’re in absolute control…of your own space, that is.
Absolutely! You’ve highlighted some excellent points about the importance of decluttering and arranging one’s room properly. Creating a well-organized and clutter-free space can have numerous benefits. It not only provides more physical space to move around but also enhances ventilation and improves overall airflow. Additionally, a tidy and well-arranged room can promote a sense of control and tranquility, as you have control over your own environment.
By eliminating excess items, organizing belongings, and optimizing the layout of your room, you can create a more functional and inviting space that reflects your personal style and preferences. If you need any tips or guidance on how to effectively declutter and arrange your room, feel free to ask. I’m here to help you make the most of your living space!
Thas a good one. Keep it up dear
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Nice and helpful
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I like the 3-box method and making it fun. I also like giving away as often as possible (I’m not sure 5 items a week is feasible for me yet). This article is so pretty. And reading is easy. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you found the 3-box method and the idea of making decluttering fun appealing. It can certainly make the process more enjoyable and manageable. Giving away items whenever possible is a great way to minimize clutter and help others in need. Remember, the frequency of decluttering is flexible, and you can adjust it based on what works best for you. Even a small effort to declutter and give away items can make a positive difference. You can also apply the one-in-one-out rule in the stead of 5 piece giveaway.
I’m glad you found the article visually pleasing and the reading experience easy. If you have any further questions or need additional tips, feel free to ask. Happy decluttering, and I hope you have fun while creating a more organized and serene living environment!