Do you ever have days where you look around your house and think, “Omg Becky, look at this stuff….how did it get so bad?” That was me just a few years ago! I realized that the material things were holding me back from living up to my potential. The stuff was preventing me from finding my true self.
So what did I do? I changed it! I tossed out all the trash and broken crap. I ditched the things that only held guilt and bad memories. I donated things that I didn’t use and love. I whittled my possessions down to only the things that brought me joy, and how do I feel now? I have never felt better!
Here are five reasons you should start decluttering your home today.
Reason One – It’s Energizing and Motivating
When you make a series of quick decisions, your brain gets a rush of endorphins, giving you more energy. Who doesn’t love a little energy boost? I mean, that’s why coffee is so popular.
Not only that, but when you are in the zone of getting things done, you feel energized to keep going. Once you see a little bit of progress, you want to see it more and more. It’s like the snowball rolling down the hill, it starts tiny, but it builds in size and speed as it goes down the mountain.
So, want to gain some energy and momentum? All you need to do is start decluttering!
Reason Two – It Builds Confidence and Self Love
There is nothing more satisfying than living in a decluttered home. You’ll never have to look for anything again. You’ll know where everything you have is. Decluttered homes are also easier to clean, and they are consistently company-ready. Inviting people into your home at a moment’s notice feels so good. You deserve to live in a clean and welcoming home just as much as you deserve to use the good towels every day.
To have a decluttered home, you have to make hundreds of decisions on whether to keep an item or not (which sounds overwhelming at first, but it gets easier and easier as you go). Once you start making these decisions, your confidence builds, and making decisions becomes easier.
Trust me, decluttering will boose your confidence in ways you could never imagine.
Reason Three – Helps Your Mental Health
Studies have shown that cleaning and organizing reduce anxiety. Having random stuff all over makes you feel stressed and anxious. Think about it. How do you feel when there are piles of junk all over? How do you feel when things are in their place, and surfaces are clean?
Living in a decluttered environment reduces stress and anxiety and improves your mental health. When you feel good about your home, you feel good about yourself.
Reason Four – Trip Down Memory Lane
Ah…..nothing like the feeling of nostalgia. Decluttering your home can take you on a trip down memory lane. You will be shocked at how many objects you have that you completely forgot. Taking the time to go through these forgotten items can bring up memories from years ago. Not only that but what a fantastic way to start up a conversation with your family!
Declutter and start meaningful conversations! It sounds like a win-win to me.
Reason Five – Discover True Importance
Finally, and arguably the most crucial reason to declutter. You will realize what is truly important in your life. People often lose focus on the essential things in life. Having fewer material things will free up time to focus on what is most important in your life.
Decluttering your home and living a more minimalist lifestyle has so many benefits. I have found so much peace and clarity, and it is my hope you can find this as well.
What’s stopping you from decluttering? Let me know in the comments below!
