10 Tips to Declutter During the Holidays and Start the New Year Fresh

10 Tips to Declutter During the Holidays and Start the New Year Fresh

The holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and giving. It’s also an excellent opportunity to declutter your life and create a fresh, organized start for the upcoming year. As you deck the halls and spread holiday cheer, why not add decluttering to your list of festive activities? Here are ten tips to help you declutter during the holidays:

1. Set Realistic Goals:

• Start with a plan. 

• Decide which areas of your home or life need decluttering the most, and set achievable goals. 

• Identify your priorities, whether it’s the overflowing closet or the digital chaos on your devices.

2. Tackle One Area at a Time:

• Avoid overwhelm by focusing on one space or task at a time. This can be a room, a drawer, or even a specific category like clothes or books. 

• Completing one area will give you a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue.

3. Donate Unwanted Items:

• ‘Tis the season of giving, so consider donating gently used clothing, toys, or household items to those in need. 

• Many charities and organizations welcome donations during the holidays.

4. Involve the Whole Family: 

• Get your family or housemates involved in the decluttering process. 

• Make it a fun and collaborative effort rather than a daunting chore. 

• You can even turn it into a game or competition.

5. Regift Thoughtfully: 

• If you receive gifts that don’t quite fit your taste or needs, consider regifting them to someone who would appreciate them. 

• Just be sure to do so thoughtfully and avoid any potential hurt feelings.

6. Digital Decluttering: 

• Don’t forget about your digital life while tidying up your physical space. 

• Delete old emails, organize files, and declutter your smartphone by removing unused apps and organizing the ones you keep.

7. Paperwork Purge: 

• Sort through paperwork and documents, discarding anything unnecessary. 

• Shred sensitive information and create an organized filing system for important documents.

8. Seasonal Swaps: 

• As you decorate for the holidays, take the opportunity to declutter seasonal items. 

• If you haven’t used certain decorations in years, consider donating or selling them.

9. Mindful Gift Giving: 

• When selecting gifts for others, choose items that align with their values and needs to avoid contributing to clutter in their lives.

10. Create a Decluttering Ritual: 

• Incorporate decluttering into your holiday traditions. For example, before putting up decorations each year, commit to decluttering a specific area of your home.

The biggest benefit to Clearing is FREEDOM in every area of your life.

Let’s Get To It! Have Fun!

Happy Holidays To You and Your Family