The most wonderful time of the year = post-holiday decluttering! If you’re feeling the urge to declutter (aka - tear your house apart), you’re not alone. Decluttering is a natural pattern in life as we head into a new year. As we come out of a season of abundance and one where we filled our homes with lots of new items - whether we wanted them or not (lol!) - the feeling of overwhelm / where to begin is real. This is how a certified professional organizer successfully declutters in my own home. The goal is to make this process simple. Not complicated. 1. MAKE A LIST: Don’t jump in right away or without a clear plan. Start by making a list and make it thorough. You can even break down your spaces into sub-spaces. For example, your kitchen can be broken down into drawers, cabinets, the pantry, the fridge and freezer, etc. 2. TAKE ONE SPACE AT A TIME: And work on it to completion. I mean, all the way done! Do not move onto another space without finishing what you started. 3. BE REALISTIC: How long can you work or how much energy do you have in the tank to work on something today? If you only have time or energy for a small set of drawers, choose that. If you have time and energy for a larger space, like your closet, focus on that. And again … to completion. 4. TAKE NOTES: Are you getting rid of old dingy towels? Make a note of how many you need and then place the order. Are you getting rid of expired medicine or pantry foods? Make a note and purchase them. Do you need better drawer cabinet or closet organizers? Make a note take measurements and then purchase. 5. CLEAN: Clean as you go or at the end of processing your entire space. 6. GET RID OF YOUR ITEMS: Don’t let your decisions linger. Let them go and drop them off. See it through to the end and honor all the work that you accomplished. More to come! 🥂 LTKHome LTKSeasonal