Are you feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. As someone who’s been there (and probably still is there), I have a few tips to share with you – and I’ll try to make you laugh while I’m at it.
1. Start small
When it comes to decluttering, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and want to tackle everything at once. But let’s be real – that’s a recipe for disaster. Instead, start small. Pick one room, one drawer, or even just one shelf, and focus on decluttering that area. It might not seem like much, but every little bit helps. Even just dealing with one small thing a day, if you do it for 30 days, makes 30 small things look like one huge thing!
2. Donate or sell
Once you’ve started decluttering, you’re going to have a lot of stuff you don’t need or want anymore. Don’t just throw it all away – donate or sell it instead. There are plenty of organizations that would love to have your gently used clothes, books, and household items. And if you’re feeling entrepreneurial, you could even try selling your stuff on eBay or Facebook Marketplace. One person’s trash is another person’s treasure, right?
3. Ask for help
Decluttering can be a lonely and overwhelming task. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends or family members. Maybe your sister is great at organizing, or your best friend is a pro at letting go of sentimental items. And if you’re really stuck, you could even hire a professional organizer. Just make sure they’re not secretly a hoarder in disguise.
4. Pray
Decluttering can be an emotional process. You might come across items that bring up painful memories or make you feel guilty or remind you of someone who is no longer with you. Take some time to pray for guidance, wisdom, and peace as you sort through your belongings. And don’t forget to thank God for the blessings in your life – even if some of those blessings are in the form of clutter.
5. Learn from your mistakes
Once you’ve decluttered your home, don’t let the clutter creep back in. Learn from your mistakes and make a plan to prevent clutter from building up again. Maybe you need to be more mindful about what you bring into your home, or maybe you need to set aside time each week to tidy up. Whatever your plan is, make sure it’s realistic and sustainable for you – do what works for you and not just some trend you saw online. And if all else fails, just remember: Jesus didn’t have a lot of stuff, and he turned out okay, so you’llbe okay too.
And there you have it, folks. Five tips for decluttering your home, from a Christian millennial who’s just trying to live a simpler, less cluttered life. Hopefully, you found these tips helpful – or at least entertaining. And if you have any tips of your own, feel free to share them in the comments!
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