3 Common Excuses to Avoid Decluttering the Home and 4 Reasons to Do It Anyway

There are many reasons why you may find decluttering the home too difficult of a task. But there are also many reasons why you should push past those excuses and get to work tidying up your living space. Let’s dive in.
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Excuse #1: Lack of Time 

You are far too busy with everything else in your life, why add one more task? In the end, tidying up your living space will actually save you time. 


Taking on the task of decluttering the home does not mean that you have to do everything at once. You can take on the project one piece at a time. Make a plan. Create a checklist. Stick to it. Good tidying and organization go beyond just cleaning or straightening. The time you spend decluttering the home will save time if you keep things organized into the future. Everything will be accessible and easy to find. No more frantic searches for a missing item because everything will have a place. 

Excuse #2: Feeling overwhelmed 

Why take on the task of tidying up when it feels far too overwhelming? Decluttering has actually been proven to provide more peace of mind.

 

There is so much stuff and you have no idea where to start. Feelings like this that overwhelm also make you feel unmotivated. You procrastinate and the stuff keeps piling up and the task becomes larger and larger. Decluttering the home is a process. Set you goal and keep at one step at a time. A tidy space has been proven to provide feelings of wellbeing and calm. Keep working toward the goal to reach that peace of mind.   


Excuse #3: Feeling Guilt About Removing Items. 

Do you find yourself having feelings of guilt when presented with the task of removing unwanted items? If done properly, decluttering the home can actually provide feelings of gratitude. 


Many people tend to keep things that a loved one or a friend has given them. They choose to have them sitting in your cabinet, simply so they won’t feel guilty for discarding them. Guilt goes away with the object. Here are some steps to fight back against this guilt. 

  • Realize guilt is just a feeling. 
  • Be honest. Does the item serve you anymore or bring you joy?
  • Accept that some things aren’t meant for you anymore 
  • Choose to fill the space of guilt with gratitude for the memories. 


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