5 Great Clutter Hacks

Do you still remember my definition of clutter?
Clutter is anything you don’t love, don’t use or doesn’t make you feel happy.
That pair of jeans you last wore 5 years ago? Yes, it’s clutter and it should go because it doesn’t make you feel good when you wear it. Why torture yourself? You should feel GREAT in your clothes.
This list is by no means exhaustive but here are 5 great ways to reduce the clutter in your life.
1. Have a place for everything
Clutter builds up because you or your family doesn’t know where to put it. [LG]You can put more than shoes here.[/LG]
2. Before you buy something, decide where it will go
Right there in the store, while you’re admiring it, decide exactly where that thing you absolutely must have will go.
3. One in, one out
If you buy 3 long-sleeved tops, get rid of 3 from your cupboard when you unpack your purchases.
4. Contain your stuff to the storage space you have
It’s very tempting to expand to more cupboards or buy another chest of drawers. I say that’s a perfect time to declutter!
Become ruthless when things start overflowing.
5. Make regular decluttering time for maintenance
You don’t need hours and hours to get started. While you wait for the kettle to boil, go through a drawer or cupboard. While your computer boots up, tackle a file. Or better still, take the file and sort through it in front of the TV.
Make a date to go through your problem areas in just 15 minutes every week.
Related: Messy Room Interventions