Start Decluttering Your Home Today

By Lynn Cressy

How many possessions have you and your family accumulated in the past year? Whether you are a household of one or several family members, you no doubt have added "stuff" over a period of time. Webster's Dictionary defines clutter as "an untidy mess; a state of disorder; things left around untidily." Additional descriptions for clutter might include:

• It is the wrong color or wrong size
• It has been outgrown either physically or emotionally
• It is not flattering
• It is outdated
• It is damaged or broken
• It is never used
• It has no useful purpose
• It is too good or nice to use

Do any of these statements apply to your situation? We can all relate to at least one of them!

What do you do to remedy the situation to have an organized home? Consider these options:

If something is too good or nice to use, either give it to someone who would enjoy using it or have a change of heart and use it yourself.

Keep a "goodwill box or bag." Anytime you find something you are no longer using, put it in the box or bag. Make a trip to your favorite charity store every few weeks with your donation. This act alone will automatically help you declutter your home on a regular basis.

Make it a habit to spend 15 minutes each day clearing off tabletops, countertops and desks. This simple action won't give clutter a chance to set in and get out of hand.

Invite a friend to help you declutter. Having the support and encouragement of another person is motivation to get the job done.

For keepsakes that you are really sentimental about, use them and enjoy them rather than keeping them in a box in a storage room or closet. They will give you pleasure for years to come.

The most important tip for organizing your home is to always put things back where they belong when you are through with them. That eliminates much of the clutter that tends to build up on a daily basis.

To help keep your home organized, download a free copy of the ebook "The Essential Guide to Organizing Your Home". Download it free here: Organizing Tips.

Lynn Cressy has a love for decorating and shopping for home decor. She owns a home decor web site and writes articles on home decorating and organizing your home and your life.

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