Steps To Overcome Extreme Cluttering

By Jessica Fox


Living in a messy house or office can have a negative impact in your life. Many individuals suffer from different psychological disorders because of extreme cluttering. Clutter does not only affect how living spaces look, it affects health. Untidy places cause stress and anxiety in a person's life. You are unable to focus on your main goal because clutter interferes with your thinking. Finding something in a pile of papers or clothes is overwhelming.

It is your responsibility to ensure spaces are clean and neat. The process of removing clutter is not difficult if you follow these simple steps. First and foremost go through your entire home, decide what is useful and throw away what you consider unwanted in a sorting basket. Items such as old magazines, toys, clothes, and shoes should go in the sorting basket.

Drawers and wardrobes are filled with unwanted stuff. Take time to check your drawers and closet. Take out clothes that are too small or make you look bad. Some clothes become small before they are worn out. Such clothes should be placed in a sorting basket. Pick all the unwanted papers lying on the floor. You can to throw them away or recycle.

It is always wise to clean your room at least once or twice a week. Many individuals throw items underneath the bed and forget to clean. This habit leads to extreme cluttering in the house. Check underneath your bed to get rid of items such as toys, shoes, socks, and clothing. Clean the entire room and place everything classified as clutter in one sorting basket.

The next step is to sort out items placed in the sorting bin. Sorting items is not an easy task as it sounds. However, you can make the entire process simple and enjoyable. Place your sorting basket in one of the large rooms in your house. Pick one item at a time to have a close look at it and decide whether it is useful or not.

It is normal to have items you love and are willing to keep. Think about items you love and place them aside. The next aspect you should consider is how many times the item is utilized. Some items remind you of special people or events. Decide if they stand a chance to remain in the house based on your emotions.

It is easy to overcome extreme clutter without difficulty if you divide sorting piles into three categories. The first category should include things you use on a daily basis. Make use of a bowl to place car keys, pens, and other small items. Tools should be placed in a toolbox and shoe accessories in a small box. This makes the place tidy and helps you find something without much difficulty.

Go through clothes and shoes before keeping them in the garage. Garments worn at least once a month should be stored safely in cloth hangers or drawers inside, garage. Your final group contains items you have no intention of using. Subdivide such items into two groups. One entails items that are in good order. This should be given to the less fortunate. The second group contains items that are in bad shape and can be thrown or recycled.




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