24: Struggling to Declutter? 3 New 15-Minute Strategies to Clear the Clutter for a Calm Home

Struggling to Declutter? 3 New 15-Minute Strategies to Clear the Clutter for a Calm Home Have you ever opened the door to a cluttered room, felt your stomach drop, and quickly closed it again? You promise yourself you’ll deal with it this weekend. Then the weekend comes and goes, and the door stays shut. If you want to make progress without giving up every Saturday this month, this episode is for you. All you need is fifteen minutes, your notes app, and one room that’s been driving you nuts.   In This Episode: Every vacation reminds me of how little I actually need. So let’s use those lessons to make decluttering easier.  Write your own travel notes. Before you touch a single item, write a quick paragraph or some bullet points about what you want a room to feel like and how you want to use it. Then let that note make the hard decisions for you.  The carry-on strategy. Most decluttering advice asks you to decide what to get rid of. This flips the question, and it’s really helpful if you freeze up when it’s time to let things go. Pick your favorite souvenirs. Mugs, tote bags, candles, throw blankets. Use this simple rule on the categories that seem to multiply in your home and skip the guilt. The vacation rental test. After a while we all become a little blind to our clutter. Here’s a quick way to see your room the way a guest would and also to notice what you would change if you saw it in an Airbnb listing.   Resources Mentioned: Free Decluttering and Decorating Guides: www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/free 1-1 Clear the Clutter session: www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/clear-the-clutter   Next Steps: 1. Grab the Decluttering and Organizing Quick Wins Guide or Home Clarity Guide at www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/free and get weekly tips, new ideas, updates, and more delivered to your inbox every Thursday. 2. If you are loving the podcast, I would really appreciate it if you would leave a review. It helps other women who are overwhelmed or frustrated in their homes find the show so they can start creating homes they love. Thank you so much! 3. Looking for 1-1 help? Clutter is a pain. Let's make decluttering easier. You can book a Clear the Clutter session at www.simplifiedhomedesign.com/clear-the-clutter Sessions are only available through December, so grab yours before they’re retired! Related Episodes: EP 5: Create a Decluttering Routine That Won’t Make You Lose Your Mind EP 7: Decluttering Routines That Continue Working Even When Your Life Changes