Still in Time! Decluttering for Fatigue Recovery
I'm Nagi, a fatigue recovery instructor!
The end of the year is almost here, but have you finished your big cleaning and decluttering?
I previously posted about the deep connection between your home and fatigue, and the influence of the space you spend your time in is greater than you might imagine.
If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look here.
Now, have you ever felt like you didn't know when to stop when decluttering?
Actually, "decluttering" is very vague, and it's hard to tell when it's finished.
This time, I will introduce a decluttering method aimed at creating a home that helps you recover from fatigue!
Since there is an end point, don't just read this and feel satisfied—try putting it into practice.
Step 1: Decide on a category
First, decide on a category to declutter, such as clothing, towels, toys, or stationery.
Many people declutter room by room, but I recommend decluttering by category to grasp the total amount of items in that same category.
Categories that are easy to work with include clothing, towels, children's toys, and stationery.
Since photos, mementos, and documents take time to evaluate, it's best to do those last.
Step 2: Gather everything in one place
Next, gather all the items in the category you are working on in one place to grasp the total amount.
Many people are surprised to see how much they actually have.
Step 3: Choose what you need
Once you have gathered everything in one place, pick up each item one by one and choose what you need.
At this time, instead of picking out what to let go of, carefully select what you need.
Please use the following as criteria for your decision.
・Would you pay money to buy it again?
・Does it spark joy?
If you feel hesitant when you pick it up, that is proof that it does not fall into the categories above.
Things like "It didn't fit, but it was expensive..." or "I don't use it, but it was a gift..."
are okay to let go of!
You can go ahead and let those things go!
Failed purchases are just the cost of learning, and for gifts, it's the thought that counts.
Repeat steps 1-3 for all categories andmake your home a space filled only with things you need.
Step 4: Consider your daily flow
Once your home is filled only with things you need, try thinking about where you actually use those items.
The reason homes get cluttered is often because the place where you use an item and the place where you store it do not match.
For example, if you do your makeup in the living room but keep your makeup tools in the bathroom, it becomes a hassle to put them away each time, leading to them being left out in the living room.
Step 5: Store items according to your daily flow
Reset your current storage once, andtry re-organizing everything in places that suit your current lifestyle.
If possible, using uniform storage items makes things look beautiful and tidy, but using what you already have is perfectly fine to start with.
Conclusion
By following these steps, your deep cleaning and decluttering will have a clear end, and your home will be less likely to get messy even as you go about your daily life.
The key isnot to do organizing and tidying at the same time!
Organizing: Selecting what to keep and what to discard
Tidying: Storing items
Have you ever had the experience of opening your closet, pulling out things you don't need, and changing where you store things bit by bit, only to find it doesn't really feel tidy?
I was the same way until I got certified and studied it properly.
Since we don't learn how to declutter in school, many people do it their own way, but learning the correct procedure makes daily life much easier.
Beyond just being able to relax when your home is tidy, it's not rare for people to find that they save more money because their wasteful spending decreases.
I think you will feel more joy than you can imagine, so please give it a try.