Tag Archive for: reducing

Removing clutter project - before

Easy stuff to get rid of

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Things we own have different values, for example monetary, practical, and sentimental value. I recommending getting rid of items that currently have little or no value to you. Start with the easy stuff.

    • Broken, expired, and outdated items
    • Excessive quantities, duplicates, backup items, and surplus goods
    • Items belonging to someone else, stored for others, or borrowed from others
    • Materials and products from past hobbies that no longer interest you 
    • Unfinished fix-it projects and abandoned projects
    • Clothing, footwear, and jewelry that is uncomfortable, difficult to maintain, or no longer worn 
    • Products you’ve tried but don’t like and won’t use again
    • Tools, equipment, and gear from previous jobs, home-based businesses, or start-up ideas
    • Papers, files, and documents that are outdated, irrelevant, or unnecessary 
    • Blurry, damaged, or duplicate photos
    • Samples, freebies, and give-aways that have never been touched
    • Random screws, bolts, or parts with no known purpose
    • Empty boxes and plastic bags

Are there other items you consider easy to get rid of? Please share them with me.

Client's cluttered living room

Stop Buying Containers—Start Decluttering

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More storage is not the answer for too much stuff. Less stuff is the answer. Before purchasing organizing tools or storage solutions, focus on decluttering first. Let go of items you no longer use, need, or love. When you reduce excess belongings, your home becomes easier to organize, easier to clean, and easier to maintain.

Attic organizing

Too much stuff!

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No amount of organizing can fix too much stuff. Having more than what will comfortably fit into our homes cause stress and frustration. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, it’s time to let go and reduce.

Want less?

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Don’t make room for more if you want to have less. It’s tempting to buy more bins, baskets, and organizing gadgets, but more containers often lead to more clutter. If your goal is to simplify, start by reducing what you own rather than creating new places to store stuff.

The best organizing tool is less stuff.

Mailing list removal

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Unsubscribe from as many mailing lists as possible. Doing so reduces both paper and electronic clutter, cuts down on daily decisions, saves time, and minimizes the effort needed to organize your mail.

Here’s a broad list of the kinds of mailing lists someone can unsubscribe from (both paper and digital):

mail boxPaper Mail (Postal Mail):

  • Catalogs (clothing, home goods, tools, hobbies, etc.)

  • Charity solicitations (fundraising letters, donation requests)

  • Political mailings (campaign flyers, party newsletters)

  • Credit card offers

  • Insurance offers

  • Magazine subscriptions

  • Store promotions and coupons

  • Local business mailers (restaurants, gyms, salons, real estate agents)

Email Mailings:

  • Retail/store newsletters

  • Promotional offers/discounts

  • Charity fundraising appeals

  • Political campaigns

  • Subscription services (newsletters, online magazines, podcasts)

  • Travel deals (airlines, hotels, booking sites)

  • Social media notifications (friend requests, updates, reminders)

mobile phoneText Messages / Calls:

  • Retail promotions (coupons, flash sales)

  • Political texts

  • Charity donation requests

  • Survey companies

  • Subscription alerts (shipping updates, appointment reminders you no longer want)

Some of these can be stopped by directly unsubscribing, others through services like DMAchoice.org (for U.S. paper junk mail), the National Do Not Mail List, the FTC Do Not Call Registry, or simply by contacting the sender.