Look around you- do you see lots of clutter in your home? Do you want to get it all under control, but you’re not sure what to do? Do you want to have some help with the decluttering process? Fear not- check out Declutter Fast for some help. In the meantime, keep reading for some tips on getting organized.

What is Decluttering?

Decluttering is the process of removing the clutter from your home and life. Clutter is all that junk that is keeping you from being able to use your living areas for what they should be used for. Clutter can be things you don’t want/need or even things that you do want/need, but they’re not in their proper place. Always remember, everything should have a place and everything should be in that place for you to be efficient and effective in your life.

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Following are ten tips that can be helpful with ridding your home of the clutter.

Take baby steps

The truth is, no matter how good you are, you’re not going to be able to declutter your entire home in just one day. It’s just not going to happen. While it may be hard to believe, it really does take lots of concentration, effort, and energy to declutter. You’re not just sorting things- you’re making a decision of what to do with it. So, instead of spending hours in a particular area/room, spend about 20 minutes at a time- then take a break.

Remove/process clutter in the various areas of your home

Unfortunately, we all have the tendency to become what is called “clutter blind.” This is when we get so used to clutter, we don’t really even see it anymore. However, let’s say your makeup is in your bedroom or living room. It doesn’t belong there, so it’s easy to see. So, look around and gather all of the clutter from the room that belongs in another room. You can place it in a box, basket, or bag. Once you’ve gathered it, move it to the room it belongs in.

Get a trash bag/recycle bin

When you’re decluttering, it’s a good idea to make it as easy as possible to dispose of items that you don’t want/need. Therefore, you need to have bags/bins for trash and for recycling. If you have paperwork with personal information, put it through the shredder. Once you have completed a particular area, take the things you’re throwing away or recycling outside of your home so it’s less likely to find its way out.

Work from the top down

You’ve been told that you should clean from the top down, right? The same thing goes for decluttering. Start with the attic or the bedrooms and work your way to the basement or garage. This way, your entire home will be transformed and you won’t have to wonder if you made it to a particular area or not.

Work from the inside out

If you have lots of clutter in a particular room, it may be a good idea to declutter from the center of the room to the walls. This will make it easy for you to get into and out of the room and you’ll be able to see the progress you’re making. Begin with the clutter just inside the door, moving to the center. Then, work your way out. you can move counterclockwise or clockwise, whatever makes sense to you.

Just “grab and go”

Of course, you may have lots of clutter in an area/room and you don’t even begin to know where to start. Just find a pile of clutter and start working. You can use a container to temporarily house the clutter so that it’s easier to go through later on, if you wish.

Look at your stuff objectively

When you begin the decluttering process, you’ll need to be practical about your stuff and whether you are or are not using them. Consider the following questions:

Have I used this in the last year?
Am I currently using the item or have I recently used it?
Am I saving this “just in case” I need it later?
Do I still like this or have I lost interest?
Is this adding value to my home and life?
Is this weighing me down, keeping me from doing what I want to?

Get rid of anything that is broken, unusable, or outdated

The truth is, things that are busted, broken, and unusable becomes more of a headache than they’re worth over time. It just takes up space and sucks up all your attention and energy from the things that really matter.

If you’re looking for a way to decide whether to get rid of something, ask yourself if it’s functional and whether or not you want it in your life now or might want it in the future.

Finally, don’t wait for the perfect time- it will never come. Decluttering is something that you just need to do. If you need more help, check out Declutter Fast to learn more.