Learn about the concept of 'net gains decluttering' and how it can help create a more functional home. Discover the benefits of decluttering, creating room for new items, and taking action in the present moment. Emphasizes the importance of starting the decluttering process, even when feeling overwhelmed, and making real progress by focusing on areas with the most impact. Highlights the power of decluttering to maintain a clean and organized home.
Net gains decluttering is about making real, unbacktrackable progress in decluttering spaces without shifting stuff around.
By facing the reality of each space and removing something from that space to create room for the item you want to take there now, you can make actual progress in decluttering your entire home.
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Net Gains Decluttering
Net gains decluttering is about making real, unbacktrackable progress in decluttering spaces without shifting stuff around. The goal is to move the entire house forward without just relocating items from one space to another. By facing the reality of each space and removing something from that space to create room for the item you want to take there now, you can make actual progress. Taking it there now ensures that you don't leave the space any worse off and that you're actively decluttering. The key is to focus on decluttering rather than just organizing and understand that every item that leaves your house is a net gain for your home.
Facing and Removing Obstacles
When applying net gains decluttering, it's important to face the reality of each space you're working on. If the space is cluttered or overwhelmed, the goal is to remove something from that space to make room for the item you want to take there now. This could be trash or a donation. By doing this, you're not leaving the space any worse off, even though the overall space may not improve significantly. The focus is on making progress in the bigger picture and ensuring that every item leaving your home counts as a net gain.
Net Gains for the Whole House
Net gains decluttering is about making progress throughout your entire home. It's not just about improving one space, but achieving overall improvement. By taking it there now and removing something to make room, you're not only decluttering that space but making your whole home better off. By embracing the concept of net gains decluttering, you're focusing on making your house more functional, easier to control, and less overwhelming. The goal is not just to move items around but to make real and significant progress in decluttering your entire home.
This week, I am talking about Net Gains Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your "take it there now" place needs to be decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.