If so, you might stop reading now and go on your merry way.
I’ve guided people throughhundreds of decluttering sessionsand seen it work time and time again.
Yes, that’s really Step 1!
A nutritious meal will set you up to approach decluttering decisions with a clear and sharp mind.
(If you’re curious, you’re free to find some more inmy book.)
Clear all your countertops, surfaces, and floor space with the intention of finding a home for everything.
This will remind you of what you have to start with and where it should theoretically go.
A clean sweep will also highlight which categories are bursting at the seams and need some attention.
As you do this, play clutter detective.
What items seem to be strewn across your counters and why?
More often than not, that’s the stuff weactuallyuse.
The stuff we don’t is taking up valuable storage space behind closed doors.
Remove art from the walls, take down tchotchkes from various shelves, etc.
Gather all these items in one place until you are ready to go through them at a future date.
Divide everything in a way that feels doable for you.
It’s not a bad idea to enlist the help of a friend for this part.
Here’s to a clean, clear, and constructive year.
