What motivates you to declutter?
What motivates you to start going through the cabinets and closets and pull out things to donate or toss?
For me, it was stuff accumulating and piling up because all my storage spaces were full! I gathered a bunch of items for donation and yet, it seemed as if I hadn't even made a dent! My storage spaces were still overfull!
I started decluttering a minimum of 10 items a day and earned the title "Queen of Toss" on a forum that has since closed.
These days, I have sufficient storage (for the most part) for my stuff and decluttering seems harder. I guess I belong to the "if there is room to store it, keep it" camp. LOL.
For some others, motivation to declutter might come from a life change. A family member decluttered after her husband died and she decided to move to a smaller house. Still others might declutter because they are forming new relationships and combining 2 households.
So, what motivates you to declutter? Do you declutter because you are a minimalist and like clear, open spaces? Or are you more likely to keep things as long as there is space to store items?
For me it is mostly stuff is just in the way. The more things I have the more I have to clean and organize and I don't like that. I'm constantly getting rid of things, but I still have way too much.
ReplyDeleteJess, having less things to clean and organize is a very good reason to declutter.
ReplyDeleteSpring arrival..
ReplyDeleteAfter the long wet/cold winter... I see the spring coming in, and I start decluttering/cleaning out closets and cabinets. It is a job.. [if only I would do it all during the year, I know it would be easier.ha. Best wishes with yours.
Thank you, Judy. Spring is a good motivator to clean and lighten up. You did a great job with your sewing room, by the way.
DeleteBless .... You can continue to wear that tiara proudly as the Queen of Toss!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, Carolyn! You know I've enjoyed that tiara!
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