A Fresh Start: New Year's Resolutions for a Clutter-Free Home
- Happiness is your home
- Dec 27, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 30, 2024
UPDATED 1/1/25
As we say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new, the tradition of making New Year's resolutions is always at the top of our list. While personal goals vary, there's a universal desire to improve our lives in meaningful ways. This year, consider focusing on one essential aspect: organizing and decluttering your home. Let's explore how these resolutions can bring about positive changes in your life.
Decluttering for a Serene Home
The clutter in our living spaces can have a significant impact on our mental well-being. Tackling the mess and creating an organized environment can pave the way for a more peaceful and stress-free life. We needed to significantly downsize as we combined to homes into one. It was stressful, but getting rid of things and donating unwanted items was a great way to feel accomplished!
1. Start Small, Finish Big
Begin by decluttering one room at a time. Break down the task into manageable chunks, setting achievable goals for each space. This way, you'll avoid feeling overwhelmed and increase your chances of success.
2. Donate or Sell Unwanted Items
As you declutter, identify items that no longer serve a purpose in your life. Consider donating them to charity or selling them online. Not only will you free up space, but you may also make a positive impact on someone else's life. Here are two of the largest services that have donation pick up, but you can search for 'donation pick ups or drop offs' in your local area.
How to schedule a Salvation Army pickup: To schedule a Salvation Army pickup, head to satruck.org/donate/choose and enter your zip code.
How to schedule a Goodwill pickup:You can locate a Goodwill near you at Goodwill.org/locator.
3. Create Functional Storage Solutions
Invest in storage solutions that cater to your specific needs. From shelving units to storage bins and baskets, there are countless options to help you organize your belongings efficiently. Make sure everything has its designated place, and commit to putting things back where they belong.
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