Natalie's blog

These 10 things take up too much space in my home

I've recently done a major declutter of my living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom. But these 10 things still take up too much space:

  1. Stationery
  2. Paperwork
  3. Craft supplies
  4. Board games
  5. Bedding
  6. Towels
  7. Over-the-counter medicine
  8. Make-up
  9. Hair accessories
  10. Cleaning supplies

According to The Minimalists, this will always be the case if my focus is on the act of decluttering. Minimising is a process, not a goal.

And this makes sense. If I measured my success by how many boxes I donated to our local charity shop, I could stop decluttering now.

Getting rid of stuff creates space in my home, but that alone is only a temporary salve. I will ultimately always be holding onto too much if I forget my 'why'.

Why do I want to declutter? I want to have more space to enjoy the rooms in my home. I want to be able to easily find what I need. I want to spend less time tidying and cleaning. I want to spend my time pursuing my dreams and building relationships, not managing my household.