Decluttering Tips and Support Weekly Newsletter Vol. 21

Dear Reader,

My kids are out of school starting next Wednesday, and I'm a bit nervous about having them home the entire summer...

Luckily, I have my summer decluttering plan locked and loaded!

S is for...Schedule a donation pickup/drop off or a weekly day in your calendar to post items on Buy Nothing. This keep you accountable and in a continuous rhythm of decluttering. Or join the free Facebook group where we do decluttering challenges every other week!

U is for...Understand and accept the limits on your time and simplify what you can. Our schedules are different this time of year - camp pickups, late nights, pool time, vacations, etc. Remember to ask yourself: what unnecessary decisions can I remove from my life?​

M is for...Minimize your spending on things you don’t need. This is a perfect time to try a shopping ban on non-essentials at Target for 30 days, or keep a log of what you spend over the summer on clothing, toys, or other categories where you tend to overspend. Recognize where it’s hard to say no so you can develop a plan. Listen to these episodes about intentional purchasing and budgeting for more inspiration!

M is for...Make a summer decluttering project plan. I recommend one small and one big project at a minimum. A small project may be participating in a decluttering challenge, or helping the kids declutter their books and using the library more frequently. A big project may look like tackling the garage, decluttering and organizing kids' rooms, or working on physical photos and sentimental items.

E is for...Enlist the help of your spouse and kids with decluttering over the summer. You'll always want to start with your own stuff first, but it's helpful to talk to your spouse and kids to get them on board with your decluttering and organizing goals. Find out what motivates your kids - perhaps offering them part of the proceeds for a yard sale or selling on Facebook Marketplace?

R is for...Remember to enjoy your summer and focus on what matters most to you! Summer is a great time to dive into some home decluttering and organizing projects, but remember small, sustainable steps are best. Join the Facebook group for added support or consider a 60-minute coaching call with me so we can develop a customized summer plan together!

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Good luck and thanks for your support!

Emily

P.S. Scrolled to the end? No problem! This week on the podcast I reviewed my S.U.M.M.E.R. decluttering plan and spoke to Jeanette Tapley from the Moms at Work Podcast about how to diagnose and fix broken rhythms. I also spoke to her on her podcast this week as well, so check it out!

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