Clear Your Clutter For Good - Use These Three Simple Magic Questions

In all the years I have been working with people who are desperate to get organized, I am always amazed at just how many of them believe they just can't let go of their stuff.

Well, I am here to tell you: it doesn't have to be that hard.

If you're ready to get organized, you can make a great start by asking three simple questions. Like "Open Sesame," these three questions will unclutter your home - almost like magic!

Question 1: "Do I love this?"

Are you surrounded by objects that you don't love? Like? Or maybe you even dislike them?

Your house reflects you - and no one else. Surround yourself with art, objects, clothes, furniture and other décor that speaks to who you really are - and not what Aunt Susie gave you fifteen years ago.

Maybe a lava lamp spoke to you 20 years. Does it still reflect who you are? If not, out it goes!

Question 2: "Do I use this?"

If I had a dollar for every bread machine I find in a garage...

If I had a quarter for every record album I find in a basement...

If had a dime for every article of clothing that is just five pounds away...

You get my drift. If you haven't used something in year, chances are you will never use it. It's the 80/20 rule - we use 20% of what we own. If you don't use it, it's just clutter. Out it goes!

Question 3: "Do I need this?"

This is where things can get sticky, especially with guys. Electronic cables, old computer parts, tools, thousands of screws & nails...Hey, I might need that someday!

Sorry, bud. Doesn't count. "Do I need this?" means, it's summer and I'm going to need that winter coat. It doesn't mean, "this may come in handy, someday." That's what hardware stores are for. Keep a moderate supply of potentially useful items and get rid of the rest. Out it goes!

No matter how convinced you are that you can't let go of clutter, I'm here to tell you that it is possible. Just ask yourself the three magic questions as detailed above. Before long, the level of stuff you don't love, need or use will slowly disappear, leaving you the space to live in a home that is truly yours.

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Clear Your Clutter - 3 Simple Strategies to Clear Your Clutter Fast

Why do you need to clear your clutter? What is the hidden secret of de-cluttering and keeping ones home organized? It is nothing but handling the clutter once for all and thereafter keeping it under control. Listed below are three easy strategies to just get rid of clutter and maintain the same status once for all.

1. Plan your de-cluttering program, but never get overwhelmed: Have you not cleared your home or something like deep cleaning quite recently? Then you may wonder how to start the work or naturally be procrastinating to start your de-cluttering exercise. It is not that difficult. You have to start one room or one area of the room, and should only concentrate on only organizing that area of your room. Classic example is if your closet is a total mess, you can start by pulling out all the things from inside. Stay focused on the job what you are doing, because de-cluttering is something which one can easily stop and postpone for next day, week or even next month. You can divide your clutter into basically three types, items which need to be kept, items which need to be donated, and items which need to be thrown away. Items which are not used so much can be gifted or donated to people who deserve it. By doing this you can actually remove substantial amount of clutter. If there are little high value items which are no longer required by you, which can be easily sold, then you can actually sell them through eBay and make a little extra cash.
2. Plan and get Organizers to Get Rid of Clutter: You may be surprised to note that one side I am asking you to de-clutter and remove things from your house, and on the other side asking to get organizer. This organizer is something which you require to enhance your efficiency in managing or organizing your home. Like adding a cupboard to add additional space to keep your stuffs. Once you get rid of your clutter, you need to ensure that you organize it so as to make your life more productive and meaningful. If you do not have place to put your used cloths in your bedroom, you can buy a basket which can be kept in the corner of the room. This is a type of organizer which can improve the efficiency.
3. Maintain and continue to keep your home free of clutter: You have completed an exhaustive exercise by cleaning room after room. You have cleaned your bedroom, kitchen, your drawers, storage space and they are now organized and are clean. You now need to keep this clutter free forever. How do you do that? You should close the clutter at the door. Before adding any new item to your home, you need to decide whether and ask yourself if this item is definitely required. Do your de-cluttering exercise then and there. If you receive a mail or a brochure, read it and see to it you action it immediately. If possible also ensure that after you absorb the content you trash the same.

It only requires a little discipline but the outcome of the effort is worth. So next time you want to clean your home, you can take an extra step and follow the mentioned points to make your de-cluttering exercise fast and fruitful.

Madhan is a Clutter Management expert. For more great information on clear your clutter, and get FREE Newsletter, Please visit http://www.clearyourclutters.com.