10 Must-Read Tips BEFORE Decluttering

I know the DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE EVERYTHING challenge has everyone chomping at the bit to declutter, but WAIT! Put down the trash bag, just for one minute. I know you’re ready to organize and simplify, but before you begin I have a few important tips to read to set the stage for success. These tips will really give you a framework for decluttering so you don’t waste time and energy. And since no one wants a bunch of clutter in a post about decluttering, I narrowed it down to 10 of the BEST tips. Read them before you begin so you can concentrate on the most useful strategies, tips, and mottos as you go through your stuff and get rid of the old to make for a newly organized you this year!

Free Printable 2015 Declutter Calendar: 15 Minute Daily Missions For Year from Home Storage Solutions

Pro Organizer Tips: What NOT To Do When Decluttering Your Home via Apartment Therapy

How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess from A Slob Comes Clean

8 Questions to Ask Yourself to Help You Declutter via PopSugar

3 things I don’t need ~ (a daily challenge) from Mommy Savers

How to Completely Clear Off Your Kitchen Counters via Live Renewed

Decluttering 101. How To Let It Go and Get On With It from Empress of Dirt

Flow Chart for Decluttering Your Closet via BuzzFeed

How to Part With Stuff You Are Emotionally Invested With from OrgJunkie

Keeping a Clean House: The 1-Touch Rule via Mother’s Niche

Bonus Tip: 7 Tips to Speed Up the Decluttering Process from Becoming Minimalist

Are those great tips or what?!

Now, carry on with your decluttering. And tell me about your progress over on Facebook and/or share it on Instagram (and tag me @MakingLemonade and hashtag it #OrganizeEverything!)

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