Clutter Awareness week is the last week in March. Since procrastination and clutter go hand in hand, I am giving you a “heads up” so that you can schedule time to develop a plan to reduce any clutter that has accumulated in your space.
Often, we don’t even see the clutter around us. We get used to it being part of our daily environment. Take a walk through your house. Pretend you are showing it to sell. Notice surfaces that have piles of paper or other items. Are there objects stacked on the floor? Another technique is to take pictures of your rooms. It is amazing what you see in a picture that you didn’t notice otherwise. The picture may show you that end table stacked with things to read and other bits and pieces. It may show you the kitchen counter so crammed you have to move things in order to prep food.
Clutter can impact your daily living. It can eat up your time as you look for needed items. Clutter can affect your health as it holds dust, dander, and even hides mold. You are less likely to cook healthy meals if your kitchen is cluttered. Clutter can also become a trip hazard. Clutter can cost you money due to overdue payments on bills you have misplaced or buying items you already have but can’t find. Clutter can affect your social life as well. You may find yourself embarrassed to have people come into your home.
Now is the time to plan. Grab your calendar and choose one area of your home to declutter. Make a list of all the tasks you want to accomplish in that area and schedule a time now to complete the tasks. By the end of March, have that one area clutter free!
Jonda S. Beattie Professional Organizer