Clutter Busting

Clutter Busting: Bags

May 16, 2015 by clutterbusting Leave a Comment

Keeping on with the theme of things that are tough to let go of, let’s look at bag clutter.

Whether it’s purses or totes, why is it so hard to pare down our bags?

Do your ever tell yourself that you paid good money for it, or you’ll keep one more tote in case you need it or it’s unique or different? Do you keep a bag just because of the memories associated with it such as prom or a trip?

In reality, if you haven’t used it in the last year, get rid of it.

Yet that can still be difficult so here are some steps for success: [Read more…] about Clutter Busting: Bags

Clutter Busting: Book Clutter

May 9, 2015 by clutterbusting Leave a Comment

Are books one of your possessions that pile up the most?

The reason this happens is because of the way you think about your books.

If you have book clutter, you might be telling yourself that your books are part of your identity or the memories of reading them are strong (you obtained insight or you read it on vacation) or you may even rationalize that you may want to read the book again (have you ever?).

If it is not a reference book and there is no strong sentimental value, it needs to leave your home. So learn to have an exit strategy for your books so they don’t pile up and, better yet, implement some strategies to keep the number of books you acquire reasonable.

As you clear out your bookshelves you can dress up the shelves and accessorize with you books and other items. By keeping only the books that mean the most to you, your will indeed see your identity shining bright.

Clutter Busting: Spring Clean Your Life

May 2, 2015 by clutterbusting Leave a Comment

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. ~Buddha

We usually think about spring cleaning as being a physical process where we spruce up our living spaces, clear out unwanted or unneeded items and packing away winter accessories. Spring is also the perfect time to clean out old thoughts and beliefs that ae no longer of value. Spring cleaning your mind and thoughts can help you create a happy and healthier life.

Here are some tips to channel your mind and renew your thoughts to achieve your goals: [Read more…] about Clutter Busting: Spring Clean Your Life

Clutter Busting: The Home Office

April 25, 2015 by clutterbusting Leave a Comment

There are usually three times every year when I like suggest you clean your office especially every surface in your office. Those are:

The beginning of the New Year
After taxes
Back-to-School

So it’s time clean!

I guarantee that when your office is clean and decluttered, you will not only enjoy spending time there, but you will probably be more productive because you can find what you want and won’t waste time moving piles around or searching through all the stuff in your drawers.

Here are steps to get you started:

Declutter- Before you can clean your office space, you must first get rid of the clutter on all the surfaces and in the cabinets and drawers. This might seem overwhelming, but it will be a lot easier once you take the first step to get started. Weed out your filing cabinets to make room for all those piles on your desk, clean out your Inbox, delete all those voice message, coral your cord clutter, and purge/donate anything you don’t need, use, love, or want.

Clean-Dust, vacuum, clean the windows and throw out the trash.

Maintain- Once you have decluttered and cleaned your space, keep your office in shape by creating a daily, weekly, and/or monthly maintenance plan.

You might be surprised how these three simple steps can totally change the look, feel, and even function of your office space.

Clutter Busting: Paper Clutter

April 18, 2015 by clutterbusting Leave a Comment

Paper adds up quickly. Most people find managing paper challenging. What to keep? How long to keep it?

With tax season just over, now is a good time to get your papers and especially financial papers in order. Be sure to talk with your accountant and/or lawyer to find out what records you should keep for your situation.

Are you ready to tackle your paper clutter?