Trying to de-clutter and live a simplified life sounds appealing for many, but if you’re getting overwhelmed with where to begin, fear not! It doesn’t have to be stressful. Start with 5 minutes and pick one spot- a shelf or even one counter- and clear the space. Try giving away or recycling one item every day. By taking it one day at a time, the task becomes much less daunting.
When organizing a room, employ the four box method. Use one box for trash, one to give away, one to keep and one to relocate. Another way to get started on your task is to make a list of the spots in your home you would like to work on, then slowly work your way through the list. If you’re not sure you have a clutter problem, take this simple test: without cleaning or moving any items, take photos of your house. Pictures don’t lie and they can point out some places where you didn’t know there was clutter.