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Beautiful Space

Weekly Learnings & Findings

Many of us want a beautiful home, but one big thing that is working against that is clutter. The good news is that getting rid of clutter costs little to no money, and you can do it whether you rent or own your home.

As we’re approaching a new year, I thought it’d be a good idea to share a couple of tips that I have implemented to keep my home free of clutter, and small habit changes that make it effortless to maintain.

1. When you boil it down to the basics, there are only 5 things in a messy/cluttered room. Trash, dishes, laundry, things out of place, and things that don’t have a place yet. While simple, I find that this concept makes the whole process a lot less stressful.
2. I like to follow this simple framework:
   • Get a large trash bag, and put all the trash in a bag. Don’t take it out, lest you get distracted.
   • Gather all dishes and place them in the sink or counter. Don’t wash it yet, lest you get distracted.
   • Gather up the laundry. Don’t wash them yet, lest you get distracted.
   • Pick a spot or surface, and gather everything that has a home.
   • In a separate spot or surface, gather everything that doesn’t have a home yet. I like to do this with a huge box or storage tub (it will make the next step easier).
   • Now that most of the area is clear, start putting away all the things that have a home.
   • Find a home for everything that doesn’t have a home yet. You can do it slowly as you now have a big picture of everything that doesn’t have a home. List them down, and get storage containers or organizers if required. It can take days, weeks, or even months - do it at your own pace.
   • Everything else, you can donate or get rid of. I like to get two boxes or bags, one for things you’re sure you want to get rid of or donate, and the other for things you’re uncertain you want to part with. For the latter, leave them somewhere and revisit them in a few months. If you find yourself not thinking about it or need it at all, then it’ll be easy to part with it by then.
   • Finally, do the laundry, take out the trash, and do the dishes.

Once we’ve successfully decluttered, everything else is about maintenance and building good habits. Here are some that I find incredibly useful.

1. Always put items back in their designated spots after use. For example, if you take a book off the shelf to read, return it to its place once you're done. This will reduce visual clutter and you’ll save a huge amount of time searching for misplaced items.
2. Assign a specific spot for frequently used items to streamline access. For example, designate a bowl near the entrance for keys, so you never waste time searching for them. This will make your life more efficient and minimize stress by knowing where the essentials are.
3. Group similar items together to create a more organized and logical setup. For example, arrange your wardrobe by categories such as shirts, pants, and accessories. This will help simplify decision-making.
4. Keep a box somewhere accessible or near the entrance. I personally get a nice jute basket so it blends in seamlessly. Anytime you come across things you no longer have any use or want to donate, toss them into this basket.
5. Set aside time each week or month to declutter and maintain order in your living space. Make this process enjoyable, play your favorite playlist, an audiobook, or your favorite show in the background. This will avoid mess getting out of control and you’ll always have a tidy home.

These are all the things I’ve found extremely helpful and make the whole process stress-free.

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Reynard Lowell

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