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It\u2019s no secret that I don\u2019t enjoy\u00a0cleaning or\u00a0organizing things. Luckily, a great benefit of living with less is … less cleaning and organizing. By living with less, I don\u2019t have to search for my things, reorganize drawers, and closets or shuffle papers.<\/p>\n

There are many ways to simplify your life and decluttering helps you set the stage by giving you more time and space to take the next steps. Find inspiration in these 10 articles about decluttering.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a010 Tiny Tasks to Declutter Your Home<\/a>
\nTry these tasks once a month, in addition to your other decluttering efforts. You don\u2019t have to do all of them, but choose a few that resonate with you to be part of your adventure in discovering a simpler, clutter-free life.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0I Got Rid of the Toys<\/a>
\nIf you have young children, this experiment is for you.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Let Go of Sentimental Items with a Victory Lap<\/a>
\nIf you are struggling to let go of sentimental items, you are not alone. I resisted that category of clutter for years, because as a sentimental person, everything felt sentimental. It all had meaning to me.<\/p>\n

Things still feel sentimental to me, but now it\u2019s mostly moments, glances, rising new moons over mountains, ocean sunsets, and precious words.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a08 Ways to Get Rid of Clutter and Get Your Life Back<\/a>
\n#1 made the biggest difference in my life. I love the research behind decluttering shared in this article along with 8 helpful recommendations.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Back to Basics Decluttering<\/a>
\nIf you feel\u00a0overwhelmed or confused about the benefits of decluttering, simply remember that your home is not a container for your stuff, but rather a place for joy and connection. I can\u2019t think of a better reason to declutter than to make room for more of that.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a015 Clutter Busting Routines For Any Family<\/a>
\nBecoming Minimalist’s<\/em> Joshua Becker shares “Several years ago, my family and I decided to start living a minimalist life. Since then, we have tried to remove all of the possessions from our home that are not essential. In doing so, we have found new opportunity to spend our time, energy, and finances on the things that are most important to us.”<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0The Panic Room: Own Less, Live More<\/a>
\nThese powerful words from Erin at The School of Enough<\/em> will help you let go. “When it comes to stuff, what if instead of holding it loosely I just don\u2019t hold it at all?\u00a0Then I don\u2019t have to stress over whether I\u2019m holding it loosely enough. It\u2019s akin to not worrying about getting that dress at 30% off or 40% off because it\u2019s 100% off if I don\u2019t buy it.”<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0Why You Should Give Away 50% of Your Stuff<\/a>
\nIf you want to experience all the benefits of a clutter-free life, 50% is a great place to start. It sounds extreme, but once you start moving from room to room and removing the things that don\u2019t matter and that you don\u2019t care about, you\u2019ll reach the half way point sooner than you think. There are some tips in this article to help you banish fears about giving away that much too.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0Where to Donate Your Stuff: 101 Places Your Clutter Can Do Good<\/a>
\nMiss Minimalist’s<\/em> Francine Jay says, “Of course, from an environmental standpoint, it\u2019s best to keep your castoffs in your community; the fewer things we ship around the globe, the better. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to check out local options for your unwanted items: like churches, hospitals, schools, libraries, animal shelters, homeless shelters, women\u2019s shelters, halfway homes, food banks, senior centers, day cares, prisons, and charity shops.<\/p>\n

However, if you can\u2019t find a good home for your stuff nearby, or you want to support a specific cause, this list will provide you with plenty of resources.”<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0How to Finally Clean Out Your Closet For Good<\/a>
\nHave fun with this step-by-step guide to cleaning out your closet. This could be the last time you ever have to do it.<\/p>\n

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