How to move from being overwhelmed to tackling your decluttering.
Is decluttering something you find intimidating? To help with this, I sat down with professional organizer Bridget Flynn. This is part two of our decluttering series, so click here if you missed part one. We came back to discuss this topic because it is very important and something a lot of people struggle with. For example, how do you even figure out where to start?
Decluttering can be very overwhelming, especially with our packed schedules. Therefore, Bridget likes to tell her clients that if they want to declutter on their own but feel overwhelmed, they should just take it one box at a time.
Start with your storage boxes. Most people have a lot of storage space and boxes, so they won’t be able to do it all at once. Therefore, just take one box out first and put it on a cleared-off table or countertop, and then start sorting the items into four categories: donate, sell, trash, and keep.
“Take things one box at a time.”
Then tackle the spaces that you go into more often, like your kitchen. If your items are loose, you could put them into boxes, then handle the process just like we said with storage. Sort your items and put the ones you want to keep in boxes for your movers to pack later. I always recommend having movers pack your items.
This tip will help your decluttering be more manageable. Then set goals for yourself, either tackling a certain number of boxes or working for a certain amount of time. If you need any help with decluttering, organizing, real estate, or anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out! I would be happy to put you in touch with Bridget if needed. Call or email me anytime, and I hope to hear from you soon.
