Declutter your life

If you’re looking for a simple solution to reduce stress, cleaning your life and surroundings may be a smart place to start. Eliminating extra belongings can improve your mental health by making you feel calmer, happier, and more in charge. A cleaner environment might lead to a calmer state of mind.

Since I began exploring my passion for organizing formally, I have been considering decluttering a great deal. I felt my vitality being stifled by the chaos at home. My parents and I have lived in the same residence for 38 years. We had no idea we had accumulated so many things.

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞👍

1. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬:
Identify toxic relationships and set boundaries or distance yourself from those individuals. Consider reconnecting with positive relationships that may have fallen by the wayside.

𝟐. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞:
Evaluate how you spend your time and eliminate any time-wasting activities or habits. Consider prioritizing the activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

𝟑.𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
Go through your financial statements and create a budget to help you save money and reduce unnecessary expenses. Consider selling items you no longer need or use to generate extra income.

𝟒.𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡:
Identify sources of stress in your life and develop a plan to manage or reduce that stress. Consider incorporating meditation or mindfulness practices into your daily routine.

𝟓.𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫:
Evaluate your career goals and determine if your current job aligns with those goals. Consider seeking new opportunities that may better align with your passions and strengths.

𝟔.𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲:
Evaluate your digital habits and consider taking a break from social media or limiting your screen time. Consider decluttering your digital life by deleting old files or organizing your digital files and folders.

Remember, the goal of decluttering your life is to create a more balanced, fulfilling, and intentional life. Use this checklist as a starting point but be open to adapting it to fit your unique circumstances and goals.