Decluttering your bedroom can feel like a monumental task, It can make you feel overwhelmed! But don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through it, starting with your bedroom.
Let’s start by understanding that decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff; it’s about creating a peaceful space that brings you joy. It’s about making a room that shows who you are and helps you feel calm and happy. The journey to this peaceful place begins with a simple but important step: saying goodbye to things that no longer have a purpose in your life.
The thought of sorting through years’ worth of belongings can be daunting, and that’s completely normal. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you every step of the way. We will help you navigate through it all. Starting with your bedroom, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, offering practical tips and gentle guidance along the way.
Quick Tips Before You Go Through Your Decluttering List:
(1) Set a Deadline:
No need to make things overly complicated but try starting by picking a special event that’s coming up as a goal – it could be a family member’s birthday, an anniversary, or even a holiday. And if nothing’s coming up, no worries! Just circle the 2nd Saturday of next month or that last Sunday of this month on your calendar – they work just as well. they work just as well.
This day becomes your deadline, guiding you and making sure new clutter doesn’t sneak back in and ruin your hard work.
(2) Use Three Containers:
As you sort through your belongings, you’ll undoubtedly come across items you definitely need, but you might be unsure about many others and whether to keep or discard them. Prepare three roomy containers labelled ‘Keep’, ‘Discard’, and ‘Donate’, then start placing items into their respective categories.
Now, let’s delve into a bit more detail.
(3) Keep a List:
While you’re going through your belongings and putting them into these containers, make sure to jot down each item on paper or your device and place them in the appropriate category.
Wondering why?
Well, when you revisit your ‘Keep’ list a couple of days later, just before returning things to their places, you might realize that some items are better suited for the ‘Discard’ or ‘Donate’ box.
This simple way makes the whole process smooth sailing, and believe me, you’ll be glad that you followed it.
Moreover, your list for items to ‘discard’ and ‘donate’ will be your secret weapon in the future, against those impulse purchases.
So, the next time you find yourself at the stores, refer to that list and you’ll recall that you’ve already waved goodbye to something similar and ask yourself the “do-I-really-need-this” question.
It’s a remarkably useful trick to prevent from buying things you don’t need. Trust me, the effort is well worth the payoff.
Now let’s get into the list and start decluttering your bedrooms.
Bedroom Decluttering Checklist
- Unused furniture like a pouffe for the dressing table
- Extra pillows/cushions
- Old faded cushion and pillow covers
- Old faded bed sheets
- Never-used bed runner
- Never-used and kept-rolled floor rugs
- Old set of curtains
- Curtain ties that you no longer use.
- Non-working bedside table lamps
- Candles
- Vases
- Non-working table clocks / wall clock
- Random paper clutter on all surfaces
- Miscellaneous items on the bedside table and desk
- Random items under the bed
- Random items stored above eye level.
- Clothes that are uncomfortable or no longer fit.
- Seasonal clothes that you haven’t worn for at least two seasons.
- Cloths that you intended to repair or alter but never did.
- Faded or pilled woollens
- Torn scarves, caps, and hats.
- Torn and loose socks and gloves.
- Torn towels
- Old handkerchiefs
- Unused exercise clothes
- Out-of-fashion expensive clothes that you no longer wear.
- That cloths with a small dirty spot or damage that you thought you’d use for casual wear but never did.
- Office wear that you haven’t worn since the pandemic.
- Nightwear purchased on impulse that you no longer use.
- Extra, unused or worn pieces of undergarments
- Clothes you’ve been gifted but won’t ever wear.
- Old, torn, or damaged wardrobe organizers
- Uncomfortable and broken footwear.
- Old and bent hangers
- Uncomfortable and broken footwear.
- Old, worn-out wallets or purses
- Expired lotions and sunscreens
- Unwanted cosmetics
- Extra makeup brushes
- Free samples that you’ll never use.
- Complementary bathroom kits from hotel stays
- Unused or broken jewellery
- Single earrings from pairs
- Scratched or unrepaired sunglasses
- Hairbrushes
- Empty jewellery containers
- Impulse-bought face packs
- Dried-out nail polish bottles.
- Old and empty perfume bottles.
- Unused organizers
- Non-working hair dryers and their supplies
- Outgrown clothing
- Outgrown & uncomfortable footwear
- Torn underwear
- Torn and loose socks
- Damaged sports wear
- Outgrown or torn bedding and linens
- Unwanted caps
- Broken sunglasses & belts
- Old swimwear and swimming rings
- Broken or unused toys
- Puzzles with missing pieces
- Stuffed animals that are no longer loved
- Old or broken small toys, like the ones from McDonald’s Happy Meal or other sources
- Collection of friendship bands, pins, and stickers that no longer interest.
- Unused or outgrown sports equipment like skates, rackets
- Unused or broken musical instruments.
- Broken electronics or gadgets
- Old party decorations
- Non-usable gifts & return gifts.
- Books that are no longer of interest
- Old school projects and assignments
- School books of previous year
- Art supplies, Crayons and markers that have dried out or are broken.
- Damaged, extra and unneeded stationery
- Unused bin bags, not so necessary wall cabinets or racks.
- Damaged organizers
- Extra bags and back packs.
- Wrappers of chocolates and Empty bags from chips
- Old USB drives (Pl don’t forget to check data before you discard)
- Non-functional and unworn watches
- wall art
- Amazon parcel boxes and bags that kids tend to keep.
- Unused gift cards and coupons
- Old gadgets like styluses, extra computer mouse or keyboards and unwanted fitness trackers
- Outdated electronics like Non-functioning DVD players, computer monitor, gaming consoles, mobile phones
- Unneeded cords & cables
- Unneeded mobile chargers
- Expired batteries
- Unusable CDs/DVDs
- Worn-out tools
- Leftover party decorations and cards
- Brochures and flyers you won’t need.
- Excess, unused, or damaged luggage
- Magazines and newspapers you’re done with
- Unused exercise equipment/gear and yoga mats
- Long-forgotten hobby items
- Unused baskets
- Broken or unusable home decor items
- Old business cards (both yours and others)
Embrace the Journey to an Organized Haven with the Declutter Checklist
Creating a clutter-free home can transform your life, bringing a sense of peace and order. As you embark on this journey, remember that it’s a process that takes time and patience.
I hope these tips and the decluttering checklist assist you in your journey to a more organized and serene home. Remember, this is a list you should update regularly to maintain a clutter-free space.
If the extensive list of 100 items for the bedroom feels overwhelming, take a deep breath and start with one room.
As you gradually declutter, you’ll begin to experience a sense of tranquillity and harmony that will motivate you to tackle the rest of your living space.
Remember, decluttering isn’t just about discarding things – it’s about creating space for the things that truly matter and utilizing them to bring joy. This will instil a sense of peace in your haven. For additional ways to cultivate inner peace, you might find meditation practices beneficial.
Happy decluttering and enjoy the rewarding process of transformation!
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