"I feel clearer now that we have been through a decluttering together.  Clearer about who I am, what I have - and why I have these items.  Calmer and more positive too.  Wow!  Never thought it would make such a difference!  Thank you Belinda."  Annabel

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Shining A Light on Decluttering for Mental Health

 

Hello there! -

 

Life is often about letting go - letting go of our expectations in all those many ways we can be tripped up here.    However letting go does not necessarly mean getting rid of all our belongings - rather it is about easing the attachments to them.    With this more relaxed attitude towards our material lives, we can enjoy what we have in a  much more rewarding way.

 

Cupboards that have been missed out on a clearing!

 

You may find that you have sets of cupboards that have avoided the decluttering process.   Never fear!    The best thing to do is to allow two hours per item and steadily go through all the drawers you have, one by one - taking everything out of them.   Once the drawers are empty,  clean the bottom of each of them and then decide how you want to organise them so you know where to find everything.    In the process you will find things that are clearly no longer useful.  That is one of the gifts.   Lighter on the planet!

 

 With my last client one of her hidden treasures was finding several packets of incence that she hadn't used for over ten years.    And she knew who might like to have this now!

 

I suggested labeling all the drawers  so that for the first few days, it was very clear what was where.  It takes time for the memory to develop!

 

And there is another easy win you can do with hourly slots.

 

The bathroom cabinets

 

You will undoubtedly have several cupboards/cabinets in this small area.  If you haven't got time to do it all, then start with one and move around the room taking an hour for each task.   Better to do it all in one as there will be overlapping areas. However it is a start to take an hour over a small task and complete it.  Check all the tops on dropper bottles still work - sometimes you might find they have rotted away and many sell by dates had been found wanting!

 

Feel good after mini clear outs.   This maybe but a chink of the feel good factor yet it might just be the start of a larger process.