Making the Most out of Your Declutter Session

For 2020, I really wanted to focus on simplifying my home. I know 'minimalism' means something different for everyone, but for me, my goal is to make it where I never feel overwhelmed by the stuff or 'mess' in my house. Is that you too? Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed when you walk in certain rooms or open certain drawers?

This is my challenge to you: Figure out what stresses you out the most. Remember that I started with the kids' room? It was giving me such stress every time I opened the door, that I decided to get it simplified to a point where even if it was messy, it didn't get to that 'stressed out' point. 

This time it was my bathroom drawers. For too long I stuffed what could fit in the drawers and let it be. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Not when those drawers were being opened on a daily basis and I would feel guilty that I had let them get over stuffed every time. 

While declutter series, and lists are great, sometimes tackling what makes you most overwhelmed, can give you the motivation to tackle the next thing. I have found this to be true this month. Even something as small as bathroom drawers, has given me inspiration to tackle other areas of my house. 

P.S. Yes! That is a Melissa and Doug wooden tray. It came from the magnetic dress up boy. Turns out it makes a perfect organizational tray! Check my Instagram for a video of my drawer organization and how I used it to fit everything. 

Another tip for making the most out of your declutter sessions, is to make sure that things towards the front are the things most used. That way, you are more likely to keep things tidy. I also scaled back on how much of each thing I was keeping. You only need so many Bath and Body works things, right?!!

My last tip is to not stress over making things perfect. The drawer above is a bit awkward and I'm not sure I just love the way my hair tools are organized. What matters most is function!

What is making you the most stressed? Try tackling it today, and tag me on Instagram or Facebook when you finish, I would love to see what you accomplish!