But what if you could declutter a messy room in 30 minutes?
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She says the system helps you make decisions quickly and keeps the process focused.
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“No second-guessing every item,” she adds.
This is particularly helpful whendecluttering a bedroomor closet.
All the toys go in one pile, sweaters in another, jeans all together, etc.
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Then you’re able to see what you’ve accumulated and make better decisions.
Break the room into smaller zones and complete each task.
Some rooms cannot be decluttered completely in just 30 minutes.
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However, you’re able to accomplish a great deal in small periods.
This might be cleaning out a set of drawers or sorting one or two types of toys.
Kessman suggests resisting the temptation to start deep-cleaning or creating an entire organizing system at this stage.
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The goal is to declutter quickly.
Solo or Team Work?
Hord and Kessman agree that the decision to work alone or with other family members is a personal preference.
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Decluttering is an ongoing process.
Each step you take helps bring order to your home.
Kessman likes to put on some upbeat music to stay motivated and make the process more enjoyable.
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