Stuck at home because of Covid and in the mood for decluttering? Think twice!
Why it is not the best time for a physical decluttering
Most of us are spending more time at home because of COVID-19. Are you considering making use of this time to declutter your home so you can bring some well-needed serenity into your home and life?
At first, I thought it was a great opportunity to declutter too. But then I realised that many charities have stopped accepting donations in kind because of the rapid spread of the virus.
The thing is, if you don’t get rid of your castaways as soon as the purge is over, you may start adding random items on top of your piles. This means you’ll have to go through them again at some stage.
Or, your family may question your decisions and potentially convince you to put some of the stuff back into your closets. Trust me, I’ve seen it, and it can turn ugly!
So unless you’re organised and disciplined enough to keep your castaways’ piles intact until things go back to normal, it’s probably better to put this project on hold for a while.
What other areas you can still declutter
With all that said, if you’re in an organising mood, there are plenty of other areas in your life that I’m sure could do with some purging and organising, such as:
Now, I know these are not necessarily the easiest areas to tackle but trust me, it will give you a lot of relief to have your paper, digital files, and schedule under control.
And if the thought of tackling those areas makes you feel overwhelmed, I can always help you through online consultations.
Now if you still decide to go ahead with the physical decluttering, check out these 3 simple tips to help you in this process.
And if decluttering and organising are not on your agenda at all, that’s ok! At the end of the day, the most important in these unsettling times is to focus on the one thing contributing most to our mental well-being, whatever it is.
So, on that note, I wish you all to stay safe and healthy!
Leave a Reply