Quick declutter challenge 2 – bedroom

February 27, 2024/Julie Stobbe/

How did the quick declutter challenge 1 – cosmetics go? Did you find it difficult to do it quickly? Did you spend a lot of time making decisions about what to keep and what to let go?

Let’s start with question 1.

Set a timer. A timer can help you

to focus on the task because there is a deadline for you to stop.
to start because you know you only have to do the task for a short time and then it is over.
if you can see or hear the time clicking by, it builds a sense of urgency and importance

Play Music

Music can help people to focus by blocking out thoughts of other things on their minds.
Make a playlist of songs that will help to make the decluttering enjoyable.
Some people will like uptempo music to energize themselves.
Make your playlist for a set amount of time so when the music is done so is your time for decluttering.

Now for question 2

It can be difficult to make decisions when you are worried you will make the wrong decision. Trust yourself. You make decisions all the time, what to eat, what to wear, where to live and when to exercise. Develop some questions that help you to make decisions. Here are a few examples.

Do I need this?
Do I have space for it?
If I keep it will it help me to meet my goals?
What is the worst thing that will happen if I don’t have it?

Quick declutter challenge 2 – bedroom

Let me know what else was hiding in your bedroom that you decluttered.

If you need help, let’s work together virtually to declutter your bedroom quickly, julie@mindoverclutter.ca

Julie Stobbe is a Trained Professional Organizer and Lifestyle Organizing Coach who brings happiness to homes and organization to offices, virtually using Zoom. She has been working with clients since 2006 to provide customized organizing solutions to suit their individual needs and situations. She uses her love of teaching to reduce clutter, in your home, office, mind and time. She guides and supports you to be accountable for your time, to complete projects and to reach your goals. If you’re in a difficult transition Julie can coach you to break-free of emotional clutter constraining you from living life on your terms. Online courses are available to help instruct, coach and support your organizing projects. Get started by downloading Tips for Reorganizing 9 Rooms.