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One Week Declutter Challenge - Yes we can !!
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If you are at your wits end with your cluttered house, and don't know what to do about it, why not
give yourself a One Week Declutter Challenge? A One Week Declutter Challenge is just what it
sounds like. You dedicate one whole week to regaining an organized and clutter-free space. One
week is not a lot of time, is it? Think of the months, years, and possibly decades that have gone by
with you eyeing that clutter every day. Surely you can dedicate one short week to the decluttering
cause! What follows is a description of and some advice for taking such a challenge. Meet the
challenge head on, and get your house (or a certain room) neat and organized once again!
Step 1: Set a challenging goal for yourself. Depending on the level of clutter in your house, you
may be able to set the goal of a One Week "Whole House" Declutter Challenge. However, most
people find that it works best to concentrate for the 7 days on one particularly cluttered area. For
example: A One Week Bathroom Declutter Challenge, or a One Week Bedroom Declutter
Challenge, a One Week Basement Declutter Challenge, or a One Week Garage Declutter
Challenge.
Step 2: Clear your social calendar. If you are going to do this, be serious about it and make the
time to clear the mess. Turn the TV off (or tape your shows so you can watch them the following
week when your challenge is over and you have tidy house to enjoy). Consider asking your family
members or friends to help you meet this challenge by assisting you with your outside
responsibilities. Or, challenge those who live with your to take on their own One Week Declutter
Challenges and encourage each other to commit the time together!
Step 3: Do a serious DECLUTTERING every day. This means getting rid of "stuff", not just moving
it around! Before the week begins, have a plan in place so that you will make the most of your
time. There are many decluttering techniques, so select a few that will work for you! (For some of
these tips, see the links below).
Step 4: Allow no interruptions. Although this doesn't seem like a real "step", it actually is, because
as the week goes by, the challenge aspect of this One Week Declutter Challenge will really step
up. You'll want to return to your daily activities, you will miss having time to relax at night with a
book or a movie, and there is the possibility that on occasion you will feel like you really aren't
accomplishing much. Don't give up! And don't allow distractions and/or interruptions! Keep
decluttering!
Step 5: Finish it off! Get your decluttered items out of the house for good. At the end of the week,
make a trip to the local charity, or the dump, or the recycling depot. Do NOT consider your
challenge finished if your discarded items have simply been moved to the garage, or if there are
six bags of clothes to be donated still piled up by the back door. Chances are they will simply stay
there for days or weeks to come.
2. Step 6: Take the time to enjoy your newly decluttered and organized house! Buy yourself some
flowers to make that newly cleaned den beautiful! Host a luncheon and show off your immaculate
and welcoming kitchen! Or just relax and enjoy that calm and relaxed feeling that comes with a
clean and clutter-free house. Congratulate yourself on a job well done!
My fellow clutter-bug, I urge you to take a One Week Declutter Challenge soon! You will never
regret the time spent. In fact, both you and your family will be thrilled with the results of your hard
work and dedication, and you may even find that you want to do another One Week Declutter
Challenge in a different area of the house the next week! Why? Because Declutter Challenges
really WORK!
Want to cure both your home of clutter and yourself of your "clutter-bug" status? Check out
http://www.declutterdiva.info to learn about the quick, interesting, and helpful tips that have
received overwhelming raves from former pack rats and clutter-bugs alike. If you want to join in on
the latest craze in decluttering, take a quick peak at other Declutter Challenges today!
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