As we grow, we learn to be more minimalistic. To get to minimalism, we need to condense the number of items in our home and reorganize everything better. As we further develop the minimalist mindset, there are some steps to take before downsizing your home.
Take Inventory of All Items
When moving things out, it can be hard to know what you’re taking and tossing out. One way to help you take inventory is to look for any duplicate items, such as shirts, pots, pans, or even decorations. Additionally, there are items that we know we want but don’t need.
So, when taking inventory, divide all items into groups, ranging from things you need and things you want, but it doesn’t come to mind when thinking of daily needs. Remember, downsizing helps simplify life, so toss out things you know you don’t need.
Decide What To Do With Unwanted Items
As you gather your piles, it’s time to consider what you plan on doing with your items. For most, they’d hold a yard sale; others toss them into dumpsters or pass them onto friends and family. However, the best way to know your items can be reused and are needed is by donating them to a charity.
Donating items is a great benefit, especially if you want to breathe a sigh of relief knowing someone can use your old worn boots from a few years ago or a telescope. Whatever the items may be, it helps families in need and declutters your home.
Set Up a Timeline for Decluttering
Decluttering a home takes time, and events get in the way of a good start and end time. So, to help you better plan a time to condense your home, set up a timeline in blocks. For example, if summer’s a busy time for you and you want to remove your belongings, set up two days where you don’t allow any disruptions so you can focus on removing items.
If you need extra help, ask friends and family, or hire a moving company that can help move the boxed-up items from your home to a storage unit. Setting up a timeline is one of the most crucial steps to take before downsizing your home.
As you declutter your home, get your timeline set up, and start compiling boxes to fill them with items you need to keep and no longer need. Then, as you condense your home, you’ll notice how much more open your home is and how easy it will be in the future to decide if you need or want something.
