Your house is your personal oasis, where you get comfortable and can escape from the hustle and bustle of work and life. But it can also be a source of stress and frustration, especially when you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff taking up residence in your home. Everything you’ve accumulated over time finds a space, and for many that can be a burden. Fortunately, you can take steps toward simplifying your home and life.
Here are just a few easy ways to start decluttering and to minimize the impact of stuff gathering dust in your home:
- Take Inventory – Homeowners often get so used to the placement of things within the landscape of their house, they forget how or why they accumulated them in the first place. All those little knickknacks on the shelves – do they really bring you joy? The stack of books you’ve never read in the corner of a room gathering dust – will get around to reading them? Go step-by-step through your home and find the areas you can immediately make a difference. A good place to start is your closet. Without a doubt, you’re certain to have items of clothing you haven’t worn in years that are begging to be rehomed.
- Set a Goal – Maybe it’s a specific room by a certain date. Or perhaps you need to set a number of items to purge – 10 things per day for 10 days, for example. Whatever system works for you, implement it and commit to reaching a conclusion. Slowly but surely you’ll see more open space in your home and feel less weight from the burden of unnecessary possessions.
- Appreciate the Cleanliness – After you declutter a space, take some time to get it clean. Then step back and appreciate the feeling of creating an openness that previously didn’t exist. The result can be intoxicating. You may have forgotten how nice it is to see portions of your house in such pristine shape.
Decluttering doesn’t happen overnight. You need to adapt your perspective on what you truly need and embrace the opportunity to create space. One way to help push you toward proactive decluttering is to hire a cleaning service for your Central Indiana home. Contact Accent Maid Service today to learn how we can help you meet your goals.