17 mini moves to help you declutter
Wear comfy clothes and shoes. If you’ll need to try on clothing as part of your decluttering project, wear a tank or fitted T-shirt so you can change garments quickly.
6. Set the stage.
Put on a podcast or some music you enjoy. Have a favorite beverage or snack close by.
7. Work the clock.
Set a timer (or play a specific number of songs) to keep sessions focused. Complete as much as you can in the allotted time and finish the task you’re working on. Take a 5-minute break to clear your head. If you have more to go and feel up to it, do another timed session. If you’re tired, wrap it up.
8. Touch once; decide once.
The core decluttering decision is to keep or to let go. Simply picking up or touching an item and asking, “Should I keep this?” will often yield your answer. If you instantly know something needs to go or stay (and you have storage space so it can), follow your gut.
9. Know four final options.
While you’re decluttering, don’t fret about what to do with stuff you’re not keeping. You can either sell it, give it away, donate it, or recycle/dispose of it. That’s it.
10. Work like a machine.
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