Judith's Jottings
Below are my monthly jottings about various aspects of decluttering. You can also click on a keyword to view all relevant 'jottings'.
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• When clutter co-exists with ORDER!
Most people's idea of a cluttered space is one where there is too much stuff and it is chaotic and muddled. That is not always the case though. In fact, for those of us who love order, it's important to recognise how order can actually contribute to clutter. Yikes, who would have thought it?
Is your storage planned?
Or is it more haphazard?
Does it enable you to easily store and then find your possessions?
• The invaluable art of sorting
Sorting doesn't exactly sound like masses of fun, does it? I want you to know it is worth thinking about though. Really, sorting is at the heart of successful decluttering, not to mention successful storage.
• Stop tidying - start living!
I am not a fan of tidying. In fact I think mostly it's a complete waste of time! Does this surprise you? Surely decluttering is all about tidying, isn't it? Well, no actually - it isn't! Let me explain.
• Declutter kitchen cupboards the easy way
If the thought of decluttering your kitchen cupboards brings you out in a cold sweat, fear not! You really don't have to tackle it all in one go and end up overwhelmed. Let me explain.
• Wise use of plastic storage boxes
Plastic storage boxes often get used to house clutter! In that sense they are not such a good idea. Storage boxes can never be a substitute for decluttering. However, if you buy the right kind of box and use it in the right way they can help you be more organised.
Find out how you can use plastic storage boxes wisely!
• When you run out of storage space
Life tends to give us subtle messages regarding changes we need to make. When your clothes feel tight you know it's time to go on some kind of diet, for instance. The same holds true for decluttering. Life will give you a nudge when you have too much stuff.
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