A Slob Comes Clean

350: But What About the Stuff I Really Need?

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Oct 27, 2022
Explore the importance of finding a balance between keeping needed items and managing overwhelm. Learn effective decluttering strategies for a jam-packed space. Discover the significance of decluttering before organizing and the benefits of delayed reorganizing. Understand how decluttering helps in assessing what is truly needed and getting rid of unnecessary items.
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ADVICE

Begin Decluttering Without Moving Stuff

  • Start decluttering by removing trash without moving everything around to avoid making a bigger mess.
  • Take easy-to-place items back to their established homes immediately to reduce overwhelm and pile size.
ADVICE

Use Simple Steps to Reduce Clutter

  • Remove trash, easy items, and donate things you can identify without emotional decision-making.
  • This reduces clutter step-by-step before you start asking decluttering questions.
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Identify and Remove Donations Early

  • Remove easy-to-identify donations and things that clearly don’t belong in the space.
  • This quick removal shrinks the clutter and builds momentum without creating a bigger mess.
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