Do you like the idea of decluttering but find it difficult to get started? Sometimes we need to weave a little fun and creativity into this process to help us find motivation. On this episode we’re exploring some unique ways to tidy up our living spaces.
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Other episodes on minimalism and decluttering:
61- How to Achieve Digital Minimalism
69- Create a Fulfilling Minimalist Lifestyle
99- Contentment, Gratitude, & Flexible Minimalism in Frugality
109- How to Maintain a Minimalist Lifestyle
Notable Notes:
What the internet has to say:
This article from The Mostly Simple Life gives us some great ideas on how to make decluttering fun
What Jen + Jill have to say:
- 1. Take before and after pictures: it’s fun to see the transformation, and it’s very motivating!
- 2. Set a timer
- 3. Do it with a friend
- 4. Compete (with spouse, roommate, etc)
- 5. Do a declutter challenge (find one that resonates with you on pinterest) – a few common themes are decluttering a certain room, or getting rid of X amount of items
- 6. Listen to a great audiobook or podcast 😉
- 7. Sell things! (for fun money… or another financial goal)
- 8. Give yourself a reward
More from the Internet:
This article from Sloww gives us some more tips on simple ways to approach decluttering and incorporate this into our regular frugal routine
More from Jen + Jill:
- Getting rid of something every month
- One time use
- 90/90 rule
- Reverse hanger trick
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Lightning Round
One thing you need to get rid of.
- Jen- snorkeling gear, bowling ball
- Jill – lamps
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