Have you considered the benefits of decluttering for mental clarity? Most people think of clutter as a physical thing, but an overcrowded disorganized space can cause mental clutter as well. Clutter in your home and life can be both visually and mentally overwhelming. As you look around you will likely be distracted by unfinished tasks making it difficult to focus. Clutter increases decision fatigue, especially for those who already struggle with making decisions. This will only add to your stress and anxiety. If you suffer from anxiety or ADHD, taking steps to declutter your home can lead to improvements you will feel physically and mentally. Let’s explore ways you can begin to declutter your environment.

Practical Decluttering Strategies

Micro Tasks

The thought of decluttering your entire home may be so overwhelming you never get started. The key is starting small, think micro tasks. Choose a junk drawer, single shelf or small closet to get started, and work your way up from there.

Use a Timer

Set a time for 20 minutes for short decluttering bursts. This can help you maintain focus and alleviate anxiety knowing there’s an end point. You will likely feel the tasks are more manageable. When the timer stops, see how you feel. You can either take a break or get started on your next decluttering burst.

Visual Cues & Labels

As you work through the decluttering process create zones for different categories to know where the things you are keeping belong. Use clear bins with labels to make it easier to organize things. This will help reduce frustration by creating a sense of order.

3 Second Decisions

Making decisions on what to keep and what to let go can be hard. Try to use a 3 second rule to help prevent overthinking and help you focus on quick wins. Having your keep, donate and trash boxes ready before you begin can really help with this.

Function Over Perfection

As you begin and work through this process, strive to create an environment that gives you functional organization. Perfection is not the goal here. Focus on creating organizing systems that work for you and your lifestyle. Arrange your items in a way that makes them easy to find and easy to put away.

Using these structured and manageable strategies can really help as you begin decluttering for mental clarity. You will gain control over your environment, especially if you face challenges from anxiety and ADHD. Remember to celebrate your victories along the way. Acknowledging your wins will motivate you to keep moving forward on your decluttering and organizing journey. Simplifying your space will help you create a more serene, calm and inviting environment that you enjoy spending your time in!