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PUT THINGS BACK INSTANTANEOUSLY Now that we know why to declutter and how to declutter, it’s important to incorporate a few practical steps to ensure our space remains decluttered. It is obvious to say that if the house is tidy and organised, then you don’t really need to put aside big chunks of time to clean. If we end up putting everything back to where it belongs right after using it, then there’s no need to put aside time to tidy that area. Let me get more specific. We’re going out of the house and we’re trying on clothes. If we put back every piece of clothing that we’re not wearing right at that very moment instead of just piling them on the chair or on the bed, then when we come back home, we’re not faced with clothes scattered around the room. Another example could be, you’re on the phone and you need to write something down, so you pick up a pen and piece of paper, but then you forget to put the pen back to where it belongs, an action that wouldn’t have taken you more than a couple of seconds, but because you forget to do so, you’ll end up having to do it on the weekend as a bunch of these seconds accumulate and turn into hours. Putting things right back in their original spot doesn’t take more than a few seconds but can save you hours in the future. ASSIGN AREAS It’s important to put things back in their original spot instantaneously, but what happens if you don’t have assigned areas for some items? I’ve entered homes where people just scatter their mail on their dining table, kitchen island or console by the door. It’s all over the place because there is not an assigned area for the mail. So it’s as important to make sure you assign spaces. For example, you can use an empty shoebox and place it near the door for all your mail to be placed in there. You’ve allocated a specific place for the mail. This applies to everything. Let’s consider the doorway and hallway as this area seems to be one of the difficult spots in every household. You can assign a space for the shoes, a space for the dog leashes, a space for the umbrella or jackets. You can use dividers in your drawers for the stationary, headphones etc. Or let’s consider your home office or your bedroom where you have a desk. You can use dividers to categorise your sheets of paper, and your notes. You can use a jar for your pen. You can use a small saucer for your clips, and pins. To summarise, you need to allocate a space for everything and then remember to put back everything where it belongs immediately after using it. Now when you enter your house, you no longer feel overwhelmed, as everything is where it belongs. And if you have kids and it’s a little bit more difficult, research shows that kids tend to learn best through observing. So once they see you do it, they’ll be more inclined to follow in your footsteps. IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! Everyone’s definition of organised is different, and that’s okay. For example, for me, it is absolutely important that all my clothes are organised by colour, whereas for my partner it’s important that all his clothes in his closet are ironed. So as long as you feel at peace in that space, then that’s all that matters because you’ve accomplished that peaceful state of mind. More importantly, when you do something that resonates with you, it no longer feels like a chore. It can even become fun! So ask yourself what bothers you in your own room or space, which spaces drain your energy, and accordingly create a personalised plan and take it from there. Sustainable decluttering can be a very healing process and is one that benefits the planet, so I encourage you to try it! 64
MORE TIPS: • Dedicate 5 minutes every morning or every night to ensure that everything is where it belongs. By dedicating a few minutes every day, you avoid having to dedicate hours on the weekend. • Adopt a more minimalist lifestyle. The less stuff you accumulate, the easier it will be to keep an organised space. • Donate the items you no longer use. • Repurpose and reuse items to the best of your ability. The truth of the matter is that we currently live in such a chaotic world. We turn on the news and all we see is chaos. We’re working longer hours, and we may even feel overwhelmed and burnt out. Therefore, it’s absolutely necessary for us to have a space that allows for recharging and rejuvenation to happen. Organising and decluttering our space helps us create the mindset we need to thrive in other areas of our life. If you have any specific questions on how and where to start, please don’t hesitate to message me. I’d love to help out. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tannaz Hosseinpour, founder of Minutes On Growth Coaching, is a certified life coach and CBT practitioner specialising in personal development & relationships with a strong academic background in family mediation & dispute resolution law. She is also the host of her self-improvement podcast show, Minutes on Growth. She recently published her first children’s book, Sam’s Adventures At The Park, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 65
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