Create Space: Declutter Your Home to Clear Your Mind

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The only reason our houses are messy is because of our own overconsumption of toys, clothes, food, cleaning products… Clear every appliance off the side and put it to the side and see how much space you have now it’s clear. Read the book or listen to the audio version as you wash the dishes and I guarantee you will become inspired even if you have no plans to book the personal service. Reorganise the space with the items you have left, returning them to the space in their groups - beautifully. Try to create a system with structure for your children wherever possible. Shadow what they learn at school. Children like structure and routine, and they need it too! Divide toys as much as you can, keeping all the things of one type together so they are easily accessed. Not only does it make tidying up faster and easier, it will help your children become considerate partners/housemates in the future.

A key reason to get your clutter under control is the benefit it'll have on your mental health, and so you don't want to be getting stressed in the process. All the pros agree that, yes, it may get worse before it gets better, but the last thing you need is to feel overwhelmed.

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Just cleaning out your cutlery drawer and putting everything through the dishwasher will make you feel better. of UK adults say that what stops them from decluttering is being unsure of how to get rid of everything Does every room in your home have structure? Is there a home for everything If not, how can you create structure?

Organisation expert, author of Create Space and TV presenter, Dilly is the ultimate “go to” expert for those looking to transform their clutter chaos into an organised oasis. Alternatively, you could try tidying by category i.e. clothes, books, paper, miscellaneous items, and sentimental items, as recommended by Marie Kondo to understand the overall volume of each thing you have. I was in a very fortunate position to be able to tap in and have my choice of the multiple resources out there as a ‘go to’ in my declutter journey.Marie Kondo also recommends asking yourself "Does this spark joy?". At the end of the day, you want to create a new, calm, happy environment after all. Joy is personal, so everyone will experience it differently, but in the process, you'll learn precisely what items you love and want to keep. Ready to give items a send-off? Do so with gratitude and say 'thank you' for how each item served you, even if it, well, didn't. We all have items collecting dust that we thought were a good idea at the time.

When you stop allowing your life to revolve around things that don’t matter, you instantly gain the energy to focus on the things that do. Reclaim your space, your time, and your mind right now, to reorganize your living space into a place of sanctuary. Is your bedroom a sanctuary, or more like a teenager's room? How can you create that hotel feel to make this a calming space? Kitchens are my favourite room in the house to organise because they are such a powerful space in our homes. They can make such a difference to people’s lives as they are totally functional but they are also the hub of the house. Kitchen’s shape the way we interact with our families and the memories we create together, so we really need to take the time to look after them. It is essential that your kitchen flows and has a structure that works for the whole household.

Decluttering isn't limited to the home - it's a lifestyle change that'll help declutter your mind too so you should consider doing a tidy of other areas of your life that'll benefit your wellbeing. When you stop allowing your life to revolve around things that don't matter, you instantly gain energy to focus on the things that do. Reclaim your space, your time and your mind right now, to reorganise your living space into a place of sanctuary. Moths love dark spots, so as much as you can, get those doors open and get the air circulating through every area. You could ask them to help organise with you to get them involved. Explain but don’t just do things for them. You could give them some responsibility when sorting, for children this will also be a big confidence booster as they gain some independence whilst helping you. What do you need that space to become? Is it for homeschooling, or do you need it to be a space for you to work from home?