How to Start a Decluttering Checklist
It's that time of the year, when articles about spring cleaning pop up everywhere and people start to get rid of the old, to make way for the new. With warm weather dawning and a queue of Marie Kondo episodes to watch on Netflix, many people are starting to think about decluttering, in all its forms.
When faced with the often enormous task of organizing and restructuring your space, it's easy to start to feel overwhelmed. Even if your stuff has been relatively tidy, when that spring cleaning regimen begins, you may start to notice all the little things you don't normally see, lingering in your closets, cabinets, and drawers.
And it's easy to get caught up on the emotional side of things, as well. Everyone who's spent time organizing and decluttering knows those lingering feelings of doubt that can arise when making a tough choice on whether to throw something away. Then there's the guilt that can come up when considering holding onto things you know you don't want, but think you may need.
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