I didn't really have a decluttering plan when I started this blog, but I have noticed since I started eating healthier foods and increased my activity I've made small but steady progress. Then I found Tickerfactory and chose the lilypads as it reminds me of lotus blossoms. I'm trying to create a Zen like feeling in my home {well I can dream :-)} There are 12 lilypads so I listed 12 areas that desparately need some "stuff loss" and organization. I'm very goal oriented, so think this will keep me motivated. Another thought that keeps me motivated is if I suddenly left this earth is this the legacy I want to leave? A burden for my family to clean out and sort thru all this stuff?
I plan to do a "surface" decluttering first as I suffer from SOEHS (Stuff On Every Horizontal Surface) disease. Then I'll go back and do the "deep" purge. Some on the list can be finished in a day or a weekend. Some larger rooms (or those with more "stuff") will need to be broken down into smaller goals.
- Dining Room Table
- Kitchen Island
- Desk
- Bedroom
- Small Bathroom
Garage- Office
- Guest Room
- Basement Workroom
- Basement Storage Area
- Large Bathroom
- Laundry Room
A few years ago I discovered FlyLady Lots of good info on this website. I found the numerous daily emails overwhelming so unsubscribed but I'm planning on going back to the website for some inspiration and ideas.
Good job!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking as I hurried out of my apartment this morning how much I need to take a moment to clean the clutter (well, just clean really. lol) but between work and school and working out and sleep, WHEN??? But you've inspired me that it's gotta happen somehow! (& very, very soon!) We gotta clear the clutter to make room for all that huge amount of success that's coming our way ;)
I think they are related as well. I love decluttering the house, it feels so good when you get one area, one room done. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI have just started doing that myself!
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for boxes, too! What is up with that? I think maybe it from all the moving we did when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteOne down, way to go!
I wish I had some of those boxes! I am packing and moving and don't have enough. Had to go to U-Haul and buy some. Seems like a waste of money and not very environmentally friendly!
ReplyDeleteI checked out FlyLady awhile back and signed up for emails. But I was getting too many from her and decided the irony of my inbox being cluttered by emails from a lady trying to help me declutter was just too much. ;-)
Oh my gosh, my husband has SOEHS! And I'm just the opposite. I hate stuff! I hate knick knack stuff. He's borderline being a hoarder, and probably would be if not married to me.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on cleaning the garage. That's my least favorite task. :)
Actually, its one of my favorites - get to be outside all day on a beautiful fall day and can ignore the inside of my house totally guilt free.
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