Clutter is widely considered to contribute to depression and anxiety. It is also counter productive. When one is hung up on the clutter in their space, they can't focus and move forward.
I have joined in on a Declutter challenge for the 3rd year in a row. This challenge is for my sewing/quilting space. I have done pretty good at not letting things get too out of hand during the year so it's not as bad as it could be. Each year I grow a little and am more willing to let go of things. I am also getting better at organization. Or maybe just hiding things, I"m not really sure at this point.
The Challenge started yesterday but I did day one and two today. Because I followed the superstition about cleaning on New Years day. Basically what you do on New Years day is what you will do all year. You shouldn't sweep because you will sweep the good luck out the door. You shouldn't do laundry because you'll wash away the good luck. So I decided that since I was off work today, I would do both days today.
I had no problem with getting the garbage out of the studio. I swept and picked up the floor and I was done. It helps that I keep a small waste basket on my work table. I keep a kitchen sized trash can in there as well. They both get emptied regularly. Garbage was day one.
Day two is moving out things that don't belong in the studio. That wasn't too bad either. I only had a few things that didn't belong in there. But I have been trying to not let it become a dumping ground and I do clean up at least quarterly. At least I do for the studio proper. The dining room, which is where I cut fabric and store other supplies, needs some help so I have started in there as well. I've still got a lot to do in there but I am limited by the fact that we still need the meat packing stuff out. I will work on it after doing the challenge in the studio.
Since the principles of the declutter challenge are universal, I will try applying them to other rooms through out the year. But for now I need my sewing/quilting space clear and ready to go so I can do my morning zen. I want to maintain this calm I am experiencing. It is definitely adding to my overall wellness.
Do you need to declutter?
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