Everyone has a little “junk” lying around the house. OK, some of us may have more than a little. Regardless of how much stuff we have, we can all benefit from decluttering our lives and homes. According to Psychology Today and Web MD, people tend to feel like life is out of control when they surround themselves with more things than they can manage. The mess causes stress. If you’re not taking care of the clutter in your home, you may not be taking care of yourself either.
In our ridiculously thorough decluttering how-to, you’ll learn how to declutter any space in your home using organizing ideas and decluttering tips straight from the experts. We recommend bookmarking this page, since you may want to come back to it as you work through decluttering your house (or you can print this page, but we prefer to save trees).
Why You Should Declutter Your Life
When is clutter a problem? For many people clutter can be an energy zapper or they waste inordinate amounts of time looking for things they can’t find. In extreme cases, people may suffer from obesity or depression when a life of consumption extends beyond “stuff.” In hoarding situations, a house full of clutter can cause fire hazards and other health complications when mold and dust are present. But extreme cases are not common.
What is clutter? Clutter is anything you’re keeping around your house that doesn’t add value to your life. Decluttering is all about making room in your home for the things that matter.
Why should you declutter? Many people enjoy decluttering because it relieves stress by providing a sense of control and accomplishment. For others, getting rid of the junk frees up a little extra space in the house that wasn’t there before. Some people may just need to purge before they move to a new house. Whatever your reason for decluttering your life and home, this ridiculously thorough guide will help you through the process.
“With less clutter, there will be more room for you, your family, and your friends. You’ll get to enjoy the freedom of all the space you’ve reclaimed. If you like to socialize, invite friends and family over more often. If you like your alone time, sit down and enjoy a good book or a favorite movie, rejoicing how easy it is to relax and stretch out while doing it.”Rick Woods, author of Make Room for Clarity: Getting Rid of the Clutter that Gets in Your Way