It would always be nice to have more time, more money, more energy, more sleep! But when it comes to clutter, “less is more.” Simplicity has become a watchword for many of us because we realize that our daily lives are so filled with activities, noise, and “stuff” that we don’t have time to reflect and enjoy what we do have.
It is natural to want to have “more” in our lives–not just more things, but more happiness, more meaning, more peace of mind. But often, “more” just means “more things” that add clutter and confusion.
Most of us think of clutter as all the “stuff” we have around the house or the office. In fact, clutter is not the “stuff” itself — clutter happens when all of those things are out of place. And the more things we have the more space we need for them!
To keep clutter at bay…
- Be selective when you buy. Ask yourself: “Will I really use this?”
- Don’t be afraid to give it away. What may be clutter for you may be useful for someone else.
- Find a place for everything and then put things in their place. (If you can’t find a place for it then ask: Do I really need this? Or: What else do I need to get rid of to make room for this?)
The more we have… the more clutter we can create… and the more work we have in the end. So consider the “less is more” principle — find more peace of mind and less stress with less “stuff”!
Stay tuned for more clutter control tips.