There are so many things scattered throughout our homes that we do not use anymore! For example, we have a bunch of old jeans taking space in our closet — we keep them because we may wear them someday, but we actually never get to it. Same with old cosmetics — I tend to accumulate many lipsticks that are already expired, but I keep them thinking that someday I will need that color to match an outfit. And what about the towers of random papers and old documents that need to be sorted, shredded, or recycled but we keep telling ourselves we'll get to tomorrow? And let's talk about the thousands of photos on our computers! I find myself collecting several copies of the same photo, unnecessarily, and that just adds to the excessive computer and mental clutter that needs to be cleaned up ASAP.
The truth is, all of these things take too much space, and in turn that excess affects our well-being. Clutter makes us feel anxious and tired. Therefore, we have to tackle decluttering projects one by one. Start by clearing corners and donating what is still in good shape. Go through your clothes, shoes, accessories, and books three to four times a year, separate them in piles, and donate the ones in great condition or get rid of what is in bad shape. Recycle all of those empty and old bottles of shampoo and creams that you have been collecting in your bathroom. Focus on keeping spaces as clear and organized as possible in order to make it easier to find things in the future. That way, when you are ready to get dressed and go to your carefully organized closet to pick what to wear, you will have easy access to all of your clothes and come up with a great outfit right away.
In my case, I am a neat freak, and I am constantly reorganizing my closet. I also like to do that when I visit Macy's to check on my fashion collection. I always find myself moving some things around and placing pieces on the racks by size, and it makes me happy. The truth is that when your home and office are clean and organized, you will be much more relaxed and will get to enjoy and better appreciate what you have.
