My motivation for decluttering was to get into the mindset of my clients and focus again on what it is to go through everything and get rid of items that are no longer good for my life. By doing this I aimed to work through any problems or sticking points that may hinder people from getting rid of their junk and then find ways of working through them.
I hit a sticky point and the problem has been that I am already so decluttered that what's left is boring for me to do. So, I had strong motivation but also a strong detractor.
There is only one area where I have a lot of stuff that needs to go - my arts and crafts. So I will be focusing on this.
Motivation
This is the key. Why do you want to declutter? Answering this question provides the basis of your motivation. There are so many possible reasons for wanting to get rid of your clutter.
- you need more space
- it drives you nuts
- you can't find anything
- other people moan at you
- you can't get on with things
- you've heard it might be a good idea
- you want to redecorate
- your mother in law is coming
- you are moving home
- you want to get organised
- your environment does not fee like 'you'
Once you have identified why you want to declutter you need to find out if this reason is enough.
The Benefits of Decluttering
Imagine how it will be when its done. What will it look like? What will be different? How will it feel?
- you will feel clear
- you will feel organised
- you will be able to have people to stay
- you will be more productive
- you will be able to find things
- your children will have more room to play
- you will have more fun
The decluttering detractors
The detractors are the things that could pull down or even cancel your motivation. When detractors surface they can stop the best intentioned goals. If you know what they are then you can find solutions. What are your detractors and how can you combat them?
decluttering is boring
remind yourself why you are declutting everyday
listen to music or the radio whilst you are clearing clutter
do the bits that interest you most first
you are tired
do only small amounts
you hate doing things on your own
ask for help
you don't have much time
you don't need it - ten minutes a day is enough
see it you can plan in a little more time
its emotionally draining
promise yourself a reward afterwards
have counselling if you need it
do a little at a time
start with the less emotionally charged area
you are unwell
do only a little at a time
ask for help
there's too much
don't panic
ask for help
only focus on one tiny area at any one time
The point is that there will be reasons why you do want to declutter and reasons why you don't. Getting really, really clear on these is what can help you to keep up your motivation. Once you do know these reasons you can put things in place that will really help you.
My focus now will be on clearing my arts and crafts.
Why?
Because I have too much stuff and not enough space which makes doing my hobby very awkward. I wan't to cut down and bring things indoors so that I don't have to work in the shed. I love my creative activities and I want to do more of them. They enrich my life.
How will it be when its cleared?
- easy to get to things
- easier to know what I want to make
- more pleasant when I do do things
- I will be able to be creative more often
- I will be able to sell the things I don't need
There should not be many as I have high motivation for decluttering my arts and crafts. If any crop up I will note them and find solutions.
Time is a possibility - I have to be realistic. A lot can be done in ten minutes!
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