#Declutter calendar march 2017 free

You could even have an old-fashioned mail sorter (your grandparents might have had one in the kitchen?) with a section for bills, one for correspondence, and one for miscellaneous – it will keep everything in order until you have time to address each item in it. Go through the mail that was opened and put aside, read the school notices and make notes of important dates on a calendar.

Make decluttering a quick 15-minute weekly routine – start with the place where the “stuff” gets dumped.

Things that are used less frequently can be put into separate (labelled, yes, labelled) boxes or storage containers (Christmas decorations, beach paraphernalia, ski gear).

It means when you go to put these things away you don’t have to think about it – because you already did think about it – thus freeing up valuable mental space and energy. Organise a linen cupboard with a labeller (there it is again!) – single bed sheets, towels, beach towels, etc. “Loss proof” your life by having labelled (yes, I said it) areas for your things.

Have a designated place for everything and put it there – car keys on a hook, office keys in your work bag.

Start with a small area – one drawer in your kitchen (or even better, the highly visible kitchen bench or hallway credenza where many homes “dump” their daily lives).

So how do we get to a level of organisation without feeling totally daunted by the task? Follow these tips for reducing clutter in your home environment.

#Declutter calendar march 2017 free

Those are some pretty great reasons to keep your house (mostly) free of clutter – and your desk/work space too.īut like everything, decluttering your home is easier said than done. Research shows that people who regularly declutter or who maintain an organised home and work space are more likely to be punctual, less likely to be stressed, and generally have better working memories. What we are really talking about are the behaviours around clutter and how clutter affects our thinking and clarity, decision making, and overall sense of calm and wellbeing. Some love a sparse, well-organised interior whilst others appreciate the texture that life’s detritus gives to a home.īut we aren’t discussing the various pros and cons of a minimalist versus maximalist décor here. We all have different reactions to clutter. As a psychologist I am an advocate of an uncluttered mind, and having an uncluttered home can help get you there.

For others, it is a frustrating, anxiety-producing nightmare of a situation. For some, living in a messy state is highly tolerable.