Have you ever realized how much space you have in your home? You probably think that it would be impossible to fit everything you own into your home. The truth is, most of us don’t realize how much space we have until we try to move or tidy up and find out that we don’t have enough stuff. The benefits of decluttering your home are many. It makes it easier to get organized and more spaces make it possible to store less. Here are some benefits you should consider before deciding to get rid of those old clothes, books and other clutter:
More space for your things.
If you have a small home, you might not realize how much room there is for things. When you start looking around, you’ll realize there’s a lot more stuff in your home than you even know. It’s likely that the clutter in your home is from the same sources as the stuff you have: things you use often and things that have sentimental value. If you have an old trunk or an old suitcase, you can probably fit a lot more into it than you ever thought possible. So when you tackle your home inventory, try to keep in mind that space is a premium and things will always be at a premium. If you’ve got a small home, you can always break down your possessions and donate them. If you’ve got a large home, it’s probably possible to keep most of your stuff if you try to give away only a few things at a time.
More space for you.
When you’re all done with your home inventory, the best thing to do is to think about what YOU need and want. That way, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for much more easily. If you’re like most people, you probably don’t want to buy a new couch just because you have an old one sitting in your front room. You don’t necessarily need to clear out your entire home, either. A small amount of decluttering can go a very long way towards making space for your things and yourself. Even if you don’t think you need to buy a new couch, you might want to donate the old one to a local charity or get rid of it. Cans, bottles, newspapers and other such items can all be recycled or donated to a charity that helps the needy.
Forgiveness of habits
Habits are the backbone of human existence. We all have them, and we all make mistakes. Sometimes, we even ask for forgiveness for those mistakes. When you get rid of the things that have become a part of your life over the years, it’s likely that you’ll be able to say yes to the things that really matter. You’ll be able to say yes to a new phone cover, a new laptop cover, or a box of toys that you haven’t used in years. You can also cancel or eliminate some recurring bills, like your cable or electricity bill, that you haven’t used in a long time. You can also give away some of your unnecessary items like your old clothes, books or other items that you no longer use. All of this forgiveness will make your home feel emptier and more spacious. And, when you’re done, you’ll probably have more space left over than before.
You are making space by getting rid of things.
When you clear out your home, you’re actually making space for new things to take its place. There’s a fine line, though, between making space and getting rid of things. When you get rid of things, you’re actually freeing up space. And that space might even take up less room than it would have if you’d still had it. If there’s one thing that can be said about every possession, it’s that they all eventually get used up. Things break, things wear out, and things get old. You might not even know it because everything is so permanent and weighty. But things lose their appeal the moment they pass out of your control: when you stop using them, when they get old, or when they just break. When you keep your stuff, it stays with you until it finally breaks. When you get rid of it, however, it’s gone forever. And that space will always be free.
Conclusion
Decluttering is simply about making space. It’s not about baring all your stuff and showing off your stuff. It’s about being more mindful of what you have and where you have it. It’s about having more space in your home and being able to forgive habits that you might no longer use.
