It’s the most cleanliness time of year. Spring cleaning is upon us and therefore it’s time to de-clutter your home and also de-clutter your mind.
Imperfection is your friend
Perfectionism can make us feel like we need to declutter the entire house in an afternoon and have it look like a magazine spread at the end of it. Except that real life doesn’t look like that. Perfectionism is the opposite of being gentle on ourselves. Perfectionism can stop us from starting at all. Just say no to it.
Small is good
Although huge projects of decluttering the entire house or a whole room overhaul are good (and often necessary), don’t forget the little things. Take 10 minutes to clear out that junk drawer. Re-organise your bathroom cupboard. Throw away that eye-shadow you keep coming across but never use (It’s probably out of date as well!)
It’s all connected
If you’re stalling on projects you want to get done — whether that be decluttering your closet or writing the novel you’ve always wanted to write — remember that there are tools beyond willpower that can help move you along. For instance, a well-working to-do list is gonna get you miles and miles closer to taking action on your many projects; and scheduling those projects in a trusted calendar is going to take you even further. Sounds simple enough, but until we appreciate just how much productivity skills can affect both our small hopes and our big dreams, that stalling can end up lasting forever.
Unsubscribing is always helpful
Digital Clutter is a big deal too. Emails and notifications are often the bane of my existence. I’ve now unsubscribed from my wordpress emails as I log in everyday anyway and see them. Unsub those emails from retailers who you never shop with (or shop with too much?). Use Unroll.me to easily unsubscribe – I went from 67 to 10 in 10 minutes!
