The Decluttering Project : My 3 Things

I’m so excited that there’s so much interest in our little decluttering project challenge.   I know that I’ll be much more thorough and more willing to purge, just knowing that there are so many of us in this together.   Do you think you’ll find the same results? I hope so!

Here’s how our decluttering project is going to work:

  • Today, pick your three decluttering goals.  Think of the outstanding projects in your house that need to be decluttered.  Closets?  Junk drawers?  Garage?  You can make your three projects as big or as little as you want.  We’ll cheer for you either way!
  • Write your goals in the comments section of this post or write them in your heart or tell a family member or friend.  The first step is to get your intentions out there.  Make them public.  Make them known.
  • Write your decluttering intentions down on a piece of paper, and put them where you’ll see them.  At your desk?  On the mirror?  On the fridge?  That way you won’t forget.
  • Blog about your goals. Post your challenge, and post about finishing them.  It’s just another way to solidify the idea that, “Yes!  I am doing this.”
  • We’ll check back in with each other for the next three Wednesdays. Let’s make it our goal to cross off one of our decluttering projects each time.
  • DO NOT start decluttering a second item on your list until the one you started is finished. Trust me.  That’s a one-way ticket to wipeout.  That’s why I’m sticking to one decluttering item a week, and I hope you do, too.

If you need tips on how to approach your decluttering goals, don’t forget to check out The Decluttering Project where we break challenges down one at a time.

My biggest tip is this: have a particular place in mind where you want to donate something.  It’s much easier to give away when you have a recipient in mind (like a church, women’s shelter, or children’s library).

There are some beautiful suggestions in the comments of this post for anyone wanting to pass on a wedding dress.

As for my decluttering plans?  I’ll be ready to check in with all of you next Wednesday when the first item on my list is crossed off.

Will you be ready?

I can’t wait to see what your three decluttering projects are going to be…  (hint hint – broadcast or whisper your 3 in the comments below.  Your cheer squad is waiting.)