My Simple Guide to Decluttering Before Your Big Move

It's our first 'fake' spring in Milwaukee, which means the weather is nice right now, and you might be getting the itch to upgrade your house. Maybe that means you are exploring options for building an addition onto your beloved but too small house, or maybe that means you're ready to list your current home and find a bigger/better one.

The first step I always recommend before packing for a big move, or beginning a renovation, is decluttering. Here's MY simple guide to decluttering that lasts…

The Challenge of Decluttering

Most people cannot declutter their entire home without calling in the professionals for help. I find that many of my clients feel extremely overwhelmed when they consider this process of letting go.

​Even if they are well aware that they have too much stuff, it's still really challenging to sort through their belongings and decide what's coming along in the next chapter. If this sounds familiar, you are in luck: I have a big tip that will help!

Decluttering that Lasts

What's the best way to declutter your home with confidence and success? Stay true to your goal. If you want to live a simpler life full of less stuff to manage, you'll have to remind yourself of this goal over and over again. Less is more, my friend.

​When you hold onto items from your past that are no longer serving you, it absolutely affects your mental clarity and stress levels in your daily life. letting go is powerful and it can make you feel lighter and help you breathe easier. 

Tackle Clutter Once and For All

When you are ready to declutter, I'd love for you to start small and pick one junk drawer or a single shelf in your closet. Set a timer for 15 minutes and tell yourself that's as long as you'll need to commit to this process, and you might surprise yourself and be ready to tackle even more after the timer goes off.
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I love to ask my clients this question: "If you lost this, would you buy it again?" It really makes you think, doesn't it?
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For more helpful tips, read 4 Organizing Tips to Regain Control of Your Kid’s Bedroom

Decluttering can feel daunting, but so can living in a home filled with too much stuff. I'm here for you if you need backup in this process, as decluttering is always the first stage of getting organized with me. I'll help guide you to make decisions about what should stay in your life, and I'll take donations along with me the same day as our session to make your life even easier.

Need help assessing what should stay or go when organizing your home? That's what i do. Reach out, and let's chat.
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Until next time,
Julia