This January is different. Not only are we beginning a new year, but we are also beginning a new decade. It's a natural time to reflect and consider what you want to bring with you into the new year, as well as what you want to leave behind. This applies to both behaviors and the tangible items in your house. Decluttering your house is a terrific place to start if you want to give yourself a fresh start to the year and the new decade!

When it comes to decluttering your house, the most difficult aspect is typically deciding where to begin. Consider where the clutter tends to accumulate in your house and begin there. (Does the doorway have a pile of shoes and mail? A stuffed closet in your bedroom?) Starting modest is also a smart idea—trying to tackle too much at once might be daunting. Work slowly and thoroughly analyze each thing before disposing of it. Remember, the idea is to maintain just the items in your life that make you happy and serve a purpose.

Begin the new year on the right foot by following these decluttering suggestions.

It's much simpler to discover your logical beginning point—your Christmas clutter—when you start your decluttering endeavor around this time of year. Once you get started, you'll undoubtedly find yourself wanting to work your way through the remainder of your house! Follow these strategies to make some space in your home and begin the new year with a clean slate.

1. Set a date for decluttering.

Finding the time to declutter is one of the most difficult obstacles to overcome. Consider it an appointment and set a date ahead of time to ensure you have time to devote to your decluttering effort. Once you've decided on a date, make sure you stick to it!

2. Begin with the Christmas debris.

As you pack away your Christmas decorations, think about if there is anything you can get rid of. Many of your possessions will have emotional significance, but you're certain to come across a few that you don't need to keep. As you go, set aside everything you wish to get rid of. It's also an excellent time to carefully arrange all of the decorations you want to preserve. To make it simpler to locate things for next year, try to consolidate everything into a few boxes or storage bins.

3. Evaluate your gift circumstance

Don't worry, we're not proposing that you throw away all of your new presents! Ask yourself whether these products are replacing any previous items that you no longer need. If the answer is yes, collect all of the older goods and lay them aside for donation or disposal.

4. Get rid of any unneeded presents.

This one is a bit more difficult. Every year, there appears to be at least one present that you don't know what to do with. We often retain these belongings because we feel terrible about them, but this is not a good excuse to keep clutter around. While that laser cat T-shirt or dancing Santa may not be for you, someone else might actually appreciate it! You may either gift these products to someone you know or donate them to a local charity so that they might be enjoyed by someone else.

5. Organize your storage area

Did you feel like you had to rummage around to get all of your Christmas decorations out this year? It is common for storage rooms to gradually get more cluttered during the year. Take some time this year before putting away all of your Christmas decorations to go through your closet, storage unit, or garage. Set aside whatever you no longer use and then meticulously tidy everything else as you store it.

6. Clean thoroughly as you go

Why not undertake a thorough clean while you're cleaning up these spots around your house? After all of those Christmas parties, now is the time to dust those shelves, sweep out the dust bunnies from under the sofa, and thoroughly clean everything. It's a terrific way to (literally) freshen up your house for the new year. Take this on room by room—as you take everything out, give the space a thorough cleaning before putting everything back in.

Of course, if you'd prefer not to do all the hard lifting, you may employ a junk removal service such as Junk Removal Wilmington NC? We're pleased to assist you clear the clutter—you won't have to raise a finger. Simply show us what you want to get rid of, and we'll handle the rest. Schedule your no-obligation estimate now!