Jane Stoller

Throughout my books and teachings, I always say get started now versus later. Whatever you declutter today will help you tomorrow, so start small and stay consistent. These quick tips can be a reference guide to help you get started or keep you motivated in between your decluttering sessions. ©By PixieMe/Shutterstock.

Your bathroom shopping habits have a lot to do with how cluttered your bathroom is. Your habits and hobbies have a lot to do with the amount of clutter you accumulate. You may not think of skincare and makeup as a hobby, but tell that to the countless makeup YouTubers making seven figures on their delightful monthly favorites and product reviews.

You are probably thinking that a small closet is easier to declutter, but this is not necessarily the case. Larger spaces let you see more of the items inside, which can cause less clutter to build up.On the other hand, larger closets can also be the reason you accumulate so much stuff and feel the need to fill the space.

After you spend all the time and effort required to get your home organized, rather than waiting for the disorganization to return, you can do a number of things to maintain the order and harmony that you’ve achieved. An ounce of prevention goes a long way.Take care of it right away Sometimes, the best way to fix something is to get to the source of the problem.

Receipts are annoying, can be tricky to store both physically and digitally, and you likely never know what to keep or don’t remember where they are if you did keep them. It’s not uncommon to be unable to find the one receipt you actually need, which is one of the many reasons you should organize and declutter your receipts.

Labels are crucial in the decluttering process — even in digital decluttering! Here are some practical tips and ideas about labeling.Don’t label things you don’t use or that don’t add value to your life. It is useless to have beautiful labeled boxes with items in them that you never use — this is just a clutter trap!

You are not alone in feeling overwhelmed about photo decluttering. The state of your photo organization, or lack thereof, is nothing to be ashamed of, but not doing anything about it after reading this article is!You may think going through your photos is going be fun, and at times you will smile at the wonderful memories and rejoice in the special moments of your past.

Decluttering should become a continual practice that you incorporate into your daily life forever. After it becomes a habit, it will seamlessly fit into your lifestyle. Soon, you won’t even think you are decluttering; it will simply be part of your routine! Decluttering is not going to solve every problem, but the practice of changing your habits and mindset can help you achieve your goals and live better.