Who has time to declutter after all that?
As it turns out, you might.
Start With a List
Dr. Lark suggests starting with a structure, like a list.
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Go aheadtackle one of those areas, and see where you land, Dr. Lark says.
I suggest starting with something easy,like the junk drawer,which shouldnt have too many emotional attachments.
Once the timer dings, assess your progress.
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How did you do?
I encourage you to allow this exercise to begin your journey into shifting your relationship with time.
Thats because, as Dr. Lark explains, youre better off chasing small goals youre guaranteed to achieve.
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One ofher favorite methodsis to clear ten things a day.
It’s a trick she learned from a friend, and its as simple as it sounds.
Decluttering should be a daily habit, even if you dont spend much time on it each day.
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Even fifteen minutes can make a difference if you’re consistent.
Thinkclosets, dresser drawers, kitchen cabinetsanywhere that gets regularly used and reshuffled until it’s inaccessible.
Dr. Lark says its officially time to let this idea of someday go.
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Consistency is Key
Start your day by decluttering and youll feel accomplished and productive!
End your day by decluttering and youll feel mentally calm and ready for the next day!
There’s no perfect time of day to declutter.
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Instead, Dr. Lark says the real key is to find consistency.
Then, its more likely to become a habit.
Whats your energy level?
Are you a morning or night person?
Do you get enough rest?
Are you eating well?
Think of it as an act of self-care or an opportunity for discovery.
Decluttering doesn’t have to be a chore.
Turn it into an opportunity to refresh your space and rediscover items you forgot you had.
Then, once youve finished an area on your list, celebrate!
Treat yourself to something you enjoy, she says.
This will help you stay motivated and reinforce the positive aspects of decluttering.
The more you declutter, the easier it will be to maintain your cleared space.
