By: CALM COTTAGE COACHING | ALLISON CONVERSE
More and more people are talking about decluttering. But, what exactly is decluttering?
Decluttering is MORE than just organizing.
Decluttering is clearing a space of clutter and excess of stuff.
I remember living in our 3000 square foot home and looking around at all the STUFF and unused SPACE.
I was overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed to the max.
My life felt turned upside down and out of control.
I wanted control back.
I wanted to flip my focus on something positive instead of all the unexpected changes that were happening in my life. This time in my life was the climax and tipping point during my decluttering journey. I knew big things were about to happen next.
At the end of 2021, we downsized to 1600 square feet getting rid of half of our belongings. Through my personal decluttering journey a weight was lifted. I felt more freedom and less overwhelm.
I took it room by room.
Space by space.
One item at a time.
Now, I am NOT telling you to downsize and get rid of half of your belongings. Every person’s decluttering journey looks different and yours most likely won't look exactly like mine.
However, most of the time your “why” to decluttering goes much deeper than “I just need more space or less stuff.” Sometimes it is a trickle of overwhelm or one big event that happens in your life that can cause you to re-look at what you actually want and don’t want.
And sometimes it’s just those negative feelings of overwhelm and anxiety hanging over your head day in and day out. And you just don’t understand why it won’t go away!?
Other times you’re just ready for a change in your life or to feel less overstimulation from your environment and well… MOM LIFE.
Or you just want to not have to clean up SO much stuff on the daily.
As you can tell, decluttering does not just clear space, but it clears your mind.
Here are 5 main reasons everyone should declutter their homes:
1. Improved Focus & Attention:
Have you ever been sitting at your office desk ready to work and just felt STUCK? Have you looked around and noticed all the STUFF piling up? Whether it is paper clutter, piles of stuff, or too many to do’s- it can be super overwhelming.
Did you know… clutter can actually decrease your ability to focus and attend to tasks? Decluttering can improve you and your family’s focus and attention leading to a more productive life!
2. Decreased Visual Clutter & Overstimulation:
Anyone else start feeling anxious when the kids start dumping out ALL the toys?! Yea, ME TOO! It drives me nuts. If the playroom is filled with too much, your kids may be overstimulated and not play with anything.
Decreasing clutter will give you MORE space. More space for stuff that you really value and use daily. Not an excess of overflowing stuff and visual overstimulation.
3. More Time:
Do you feel like you’re constantly cleaning up the same messes and the same stuff over and over again? It feels like there’s NO end to the madness.
Maybe you have too much stuff!
Less stuff + less clean up = more time
4. Decreased Feelings of Anxiety, Stress, & Depression:
Did you know some people don’t even use/go in rooms that have too much clutter? It’s way too overwhelming!
When a room is full of too much stuff, the brain gets overstimulated and overloaded with too many thoughts. A racing brain leads to increased anxiety and stress.
Some people don’t even realize it’s the excess of stuff that’s causing their negative emotions. You may think YOU are the problem. That negative self-talk can spiral into a rabbit hole of self destruction making you feel unworthy, lacking self confidence, and continually putting yourself down when you did nothing wrong. Decluttering can be the first step in the right direction for your mindset.
5. Improved Mood/Sense of Calm:
Once the clutter is gone you will feel a weight lifted just like I did. Your mood will stabilize. Your home will feel more calm. Less mess= less stress. It’s really that simple!
All we want as busy, overwhelmed moms is to have LESS on the to do list and for everything to take a little less time and energy. One of the best ways to get your time and energy back is by decluttering your home. Spend less time cleaning up after everyone else and more time doing what makes you happy!
Maybe you’re questioning, but I don’t really have extra time to devote to decluttering?
Maybe just thinking about it overwhelms you more?
Maybe you don’t know where to begin?
I’m here to help and support you every step of the way! I have the SOLUTION for you!
Calm Cottage Coaching Programs will help you discover a Clutter Free Life with simple, small action steps that fit into your busy schedule. You don’t have to do this ALONE!
I provide you with accountability and support every step of the way. My programs are customizable to your needs and conveniently 100% online.
Going Clutter Free is NOT about perfection and having no mess at all.
Having a functional home with LESS is BEST!
I can’t wait to help you!
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