So you have taken a big step and are ready for the big move into the new apartment or place you have. And you don’t know where to start or how to find the motivation to declutter for the move.
Decluttering is always something people struggle with, and when it comes to decluttering specifically for a move, it is no different.
But it doesn’t have to be something that you struggle with.
Below are 9 tips that will get you started with the correct mindset so that you know exactly how to declutter for a move!
1. Recognize How Much Space You Have To Work With
The very first thing you want to do is remember what you’re moving into. Is it smaller or larger than what you’re currently living in?
What about each room? Wall space, closet space?
When I recently moved in with my partner, I noted how much space we were going to have (a lot less than I had at the moment), and used that as a frame of reference on the actual volume of things I could take with me.
Once I was able to figure out just how much I could take with me by registering available space, decluttering all my belongings got a lot easier.
2. Focus On ‘What Am I Keeping?‘ Rather Than ‘What Am I Getting Rid Of?‘
Another great thing to remember while thinking on how to declutter for a move is to focus on what you are keeping and why you are keeping it.
When people declutter, they often come with the mindset of having to think about all the stuff they have to get rid of.
But this is the wrong mindset to have.
Getting rid of stuff is easy – just throw it in a Goodwill donation center, and you’ve gotten rid of it.