I need a schedule. I need someone to say "today you will..." and I do it. In the past I have found a number of decluttering calendars but have really never stuck with one. While searching Pintrest for something crafty to make, I diverted to clutter cleaning. I found the blog My Simpler Life by Beth Dargis and now I think I'm in love. She has the one calendar I think I can finish. In fact I know I can finish.
Each day you have one little task. I'll be honest, when I first looked at it I wasn't sure how one simple little task was going to declutter my home but then printed it out. I looked ahead...and I really think it might work. I don't think I will get burnt out and the tasks are simple enough that my husband or daughter can do them if I can't.
Day 1: Decide on your daily declutter time - Late afternoon or early evening (before supper time)
Day 2: Write down what you want your home to look like - I want my home to have a welcome feeling. Sure the people inside are inviting but the fact that there are boxes and books and school supplies piled here and there doesn't lend itself to a place for friends to come over. I would like to not be ashamed of the way my home looks.
Day 3: Spend time thinking about the year ahead - There are a lot of things that will be happening in 2016. I've started a new job. I'll be doing some traveling. I'll still be homeschooling and there is so much more.
Day 4: Get rid of extra bottles in the bathroom - Check! Hubby helped.
Day 5: Throw out makeup that is old or you don't use any more - Since I don't wear makeup there is little to get rid of. I think there is some foundation or powder in the medicine cabinet.
I'm off to pitch some makeup...if your interested in joining me on this little decluttering spree feel free. We can be accountability partners!
Each day you have one little task. I'll be honest, when I first looked at it I wasn't sure how one simple little task was going to declutter my home but then printed it out. I looked ahead...and I really think it might work. I don't think I will get burnt out and the tasks are simple enough that my husband or daughter can do them if I can't.
Day 1: Decide on your daily declutter time - Late afternoon or early evening (before supper time)
Day 2: Write down what you want your home to look like - I want my home to have a welcome feeling. Sure the people inside are inviting but the fact that there are boxes and books and school supplies piled here and there doesn't lend itself to a place for friends to come over. I would like to not be ashamed of the way my home looks.
Day 3: Spend time thinking about the year ahead - There are a lot of things that will be happening in 2016. I've started a new job. I'll be doing some traveling. I'll still be homeschooling and there is so much more.
Day 4: Get rid of extra bottles in the bathroom - Check! Hubby helped.
Day 5: Throw out makeup that is old or you don't use any more - Since I don't wear makeup there is little to get rid of. I think there is some foundation or powder in the medicine cabinet.
I'm off to pitch some makeup...if your interested in joining me on this little decluttering spree feel free. We can be accountability partners!
