February 25th, 2011
If you’ve been following our recommendations for clearing the clutter thus far, congratulations are definitely in order. You are accomplishing what most people only dream about getting around to “someday.” In this final installment of our three-part series, we’ll wrap up the process and take a look at some special situations.
Step 6: Take Time to Admire Your Progress
This step may sound unnecessary to you, or even downright silly. But the truth of the matter is, human beings can easily become motivated when we see progress from our own efforts. Haven’t you ever noticed that when a person is trying to lose weight, they become even more motivated once they have evidence of their progress? Roomier clothes, a smaller number on the scale, and compliments from others are all motivating factors in continuing a diet and exercise plan, and de-cluttering your home is no different. Celebrate when you complete each room, consider taking a before and after picture of the next room, or just take time to sit down and relax in this newly organized, uncluttered room. Taking the time to admire all that you’ve accomplished will spur you on to continue working even more diligently.
Step 7: Finish the Job
Unfortunately, it’s also human nature not to finish things that we start. So you may feel a strong tendency to want to quit before the entire job is complete. But just think, if you quit before your whole home or office is decluttered, you won’t actually achieve that vision you created of living in a comfortable, organized, clutter-free home! Persevere until the whole job is complete and the rewards will far exceed your expectations.
If you can press onward until you’ve decluttered every room in your house, just think how much easier it will be to maintain that clutter-free organization from day to day. Imagine how much time you’ll save when you’re not constantly looking for things that are misplaced somewhere in the house. It’s definitely worth it to finish what you started – even if you have to take a break for a few days. You can do it.
Step 8: Special Areas
Certain areas or parts of your home require special attention. Here are some generally accepted guidelines.
Closets and clothing (including shoes and accessories): get rid of anything you haven’t worn in 2 years. If you just can’t part with it, move it to the front of your closet so it will be seen (and therefore get worn). Most people keep far more clothing than they could possibly use.
Family heirlooms: ask yourself WHY you are keeping each item. Time to part with anything you’re keeping out of guilt or obligation. Keep only what has sentimental value, what appreciates over time, and what you intend to bequeath to your children. If your children are adults, ask yourself if you can realistically pass it on now, instead of waiting. Consider taking a keepsake photograph of special objects that possess sentimental value if you no longer want or need to keep them.
Files and Paperwork: here is an excellent website that details how long you should keep certain types of documents for tax purposes.
Congratulations to you! You’ve persevered in clearing the clutter from your home or office, and you must feel positively jazzed about all you’ve accomplished. Now you can relax in an environment that is comfortable, organized and free from clutter. What will you accomplish next?
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