It’s been several months since I shared a quick tip, but these are some of my favorite posts to write.
I have shared a few posts that fit into the category of “decluttering”, but today I want to share a simple tip when it comes to this topic.
Quick tip: Remove Items From Their Home When Decluttering.
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Now you might be tempted to say, “Um…of course, isn’t that a very obvious and typical course of action?”.
So often, though, when we’re looking to declutter, and perhaps do it quickly, we simply leave the items where they reside and poke our way through them.
Just going through the items in the space where they live will do some good, but not as much good as can be done when the items are removed. It allows you to seriously consider whether you want to return an item back to the place you found it. Removing the items also allows opportunity to clean the space: wipe down shelves, dust corners, vacuum floors, etc.
Yes, I found a goldfish in my purse. (Oh, motherhood.)
Do a quick dust or wipe down while the space is open.
Remove items and consider whether you want to return them back to your closet.
Next time you declutter, take an extra few minutes to remove all the items from their space. Your results will be more thorough and long-lasting!
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What about you? Do you have a favorite decluttering tip? I would love to hear it, so leave me a comment below!
Until next time,
Charissa
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These are so simple and easy to do! I have a very tiny apartment with a hubby and a toddler, so we are constantly decluttering just to keep our sanity. I don’t really enjoy decluttering, but without it, we wouldn’t be able to get in the front door!
I agree, Amanda. It’s not always super fun but definitely beneficial!
Thanks for sharing such a great tip Charissa. I agree. It works wonders physically removing things away from their home and thinking ‘does it really need to go back?’ ‘do I really need this?’ ‘what value is it giving me if I keep it?’
Yes! 🙂
Your wallet is great! I love it. I have been decluttering as well – part of a money mindset challenge
Yay for decluttering, Lisa!
You are motivating me to declutter my purse. It is full of old receipts and toys from the kids.
It’s one of those tasks that takes just a few minutes and reaps big rewards!