When I get the bug to declutter, I think about what area in my life is the most disorganized or I might consider what area is not ordered in the best way and effects me almost every day. Today that was my closet, because the weather has changed and the sweaters and long pants that I was wearing through the cold winter that we had are no longer comfortable. I need cotton blouses and shorts. I have a small closet so I keep the things that I use frequently in easy reach and store away some of the other items until they are needed. It has been a slight annoyance for the last two weeks that things are not in their Spring order and so today was the day. I went through all the clothes that I have, both Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter and reorganized. In the process I made a pile of things that I am not wearing much any more due to changes in my tastes. I have a little extra space due to the weeding out part of the process. I am very happy now, looking at all of my clothes newly arranged. It feels good!
A few things that come to mind about the process of decluttering clothes:
Have you worn it in the past year?
Is it in good condition?
Do you feel good when you wear it?
Do you still like the style, color and cut?
Does it fit?
Does it go with several other items of clothing?
Is it practical; easy to clean and maintain?
Asking these questions should help you identify which pieces are working for you and you can pile up the things that no longer serve you well. Once you finish that, you can load up the giveaway box and take them off to your favorite thrift store or charity.
If you have become overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization because of life circumstances you are not along. Many people find themselves in that position for good reasons: caregiving responsibilities, demanding jobs, emotional turmoil during big life changes, new babies, illness and such. Stuff happens but when you have the time to get things back into order, it is well worth it.
As a homeschooling mom of three with an age spread of 15years, I can speak from my experience, I would advise you to pick the three areas that are most in need of work and concentrate on them one at a time. Having three on the list and committing to do all three will give you a feeling that your work will make a difference? Imagine those three areas looking the way you want them to look. Feels good, doesn’t it?
If you start with the list of three, prioritized and imagined in there new state of order, you will have taken the first important step to success and if you are anything like me, you will want to get started right away!
Happy Spring!
Sue
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