Clutter Busting Coach

…clearing clutter from your mind, body and space

Decluttering Mistakes

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Is there such a thing as making mistakes when decluttering?

Yes. There are several mistakes we can make that can keep us stuck, leave us overwhelmed or unenthusiastic.

Do you make any of these mistakes?

  • Not scheduling regular maintenance sessions once you have decluttered.
  • Not have daily routines to keep clutter at bay.
  • Trying to declutter the hard things first such as sentimental clutter.
  • Trying to declutter someone else’s stuff.
  • Keeping too much “just in case” items.
  • Not preparing in advance for a decluttering session.
  • Not dealing immediately with the declutter items.
  • Organizing instead of decluttering.

Life coaching can support you during you decluttering. Contact me to find out how.

Freedom from Clutter

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It is easy to be intimidated by the amount of time and energy it will take to achieve freedom from clutter.

Clutter creates negative emotions. It weighs us down and keeps us stuck.

To free yourself of negative emotions as well as the weight of any possessions that don’t serve you now or restrict you from greater health and happiness consider decluttering.

Possessions carry emotional energy and constantly talk to you, so you want to let go of objects that you don’t love, even if they’re practical.

Clutter isn’t just draining. It can accumulate dust, mold, and mildew and cause respiratory illnesses. You’ll literally have trouble breathing because of all the old stuff you’ve been carrying around. That’s why it’s very important to let it go—along with any old emotions attached to it.

In addition, piles of stuff in your home are one of the greatest stress triggers. Clutter literally increases your cortisol level! When you have a lot of clutter in your home, it has the effect of distracting you and can even cause chronic restlessness. When you reduce the noise of the things around you, you can focus on creating your life.

No matter how small your space, no matter what limitations you feel you have in your life, open up to possibilities by letting your grief, anger, and shame flow out and your joy flow in. Emotional release and physical decluttering open you up for living agelessly, with a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

As we celebrate Independence Day in a few days, I wish you the freedom from your clutter.

Things to Let Go of with No Regrets

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Letting go of items is easier the more often you exercise that “muscle.” Here are a few items that you can “easily” donate, give away or toss so that you can start living a more uncluttered life and to strengthen that muscle.

Throw away or recycle:

  • Anything that is obvious trash
  • Hangers from the dry cleaners
  • Anything that is broken and hasn’t been repaired or will not be repaired in two weeks
  • Bad photos, duplicates or ones out of focus
  • Junk mail
  • Unrecognizable business cards
  • Grocery store receipts
  • Clothes that a have holes or stains
  • Old maps or travel brochures
  • Invitations from past events

Donate or give away:

  • Clothes you haven’t worn in two years
  • Shoes that hurt your feet
  • Extra mugs, glasses or dishes
  • Books that you will never read or read again
  • Duplicate utensils
  • Cookbooks with difficult/time consuming recipes or that never have been used
  • Craft supplies for hobbies you are no longer interested in or haven’t touched in years
  • Holiday or home décor items that you haven’t used in two years
  • Baskets or storage containers you haven’t used in two years
  • Duplicate tools

Which items can you declutter today?

Note: get anything that you decluttered out of the house as soon as possible!

Feel Good About Decluttering

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Cross off a few of these decluttering to-dos in as little as 15 minutes and you’ll create more harmony in your home and possibly contribute to a cause or make some money too!

  • Purge pens and pencils. Collect all writing utensils around the house in one area. Test them out and toss the ones that don’t work. If you have children have them help with this and then place the working extras in their backpack to donate to the school (or drop them off yourself). Then assign a few pens and pencils to live in each room so they will be there when needed.
  • Go through toiletries. Remove everything form the medicine cabinet, bathroom drawers and cabinets. Sort like items together and look for multiples and expired items. Toss old items (take old prescriptions to the appropriate medication disposal location). Send hardly used or never-opened products to an organization like Project Beauty Share or donate to a local shelter.
  • Round up plastic bags. Limit your stash of bags to one drawer or bin or shopping bag. If there is anything more than that, take them to a local store that has a plastic bag receptacle which you can locate via Plastic Film Recycling.
  • Recycle electronics. Trade in your unwanted technology through sites like Sell My Stuff | Sell Stuff Online | Decluttr.
  • Thin out your refrigerator and/or pantry. Pull out items that you haven’t used and that aren’t expired. For unexpired and unopened non-perishable items donate to your local food pantry. And, of course, purge the expired items.

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Check In – What Have I Released in 2023?

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With my word for 2023 being release, my intention was to let go of old beliefs, old habits, clutter, and other things that are keeping me stuck, weighing me down or holding me back.

With almost five months gone, I can’t say that I have made quick progress although I have made some (especially with purging clothes and items during the 40 Day Challenge 2023) progress. And that is disappointing. Yet, it also makes me determined to recommit to release things. It also brings to the forefront that this is another journey with starts and stops. For example, I had thought I was well on my way to totally changing my healthy lifestyle to something permanent, and I hit a wall a couple of months ago.

Taking charge and refocusing on my new habits, I was able to get back on the road to a healthy life. And I am grateful that it is a journey and not a destination because I can recognize that change is no linear and can choose not to give up just because the going is tough. My coaching skills have helped me with the process of change.

Do you need help sticking to healthy habits, releasing old beliefs or letting go of clutter? If so, contact me. Life coaching can support your journey.