declutter your space<\/a> is to give up on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\nEveryone is guilty of paper hoarding, of opening a bill, and then shoving the paper into a drawer– never to see the light of day again. You don\u2019t need to keep these past papers, old warranties, etc. That single piece of paper will grow into a stack, and stacks become clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The solution? Other than regularly decluttering your drawers, take the online route. Many billing companies have the option of sending you bills online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mementos Aren\u2019t the Same As Memories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Another golden piece of advice from Marie Kondo is this: don\u2019t confuse mementos with memories. Oftentimes, people save little scraps and mementos because they\u2019re afraid to throw them away, and by association, lose the memory. Marie Kondo has the solution to this problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThere is no need to worry. Truly precious memories will never vanish even if you discard the objects associated with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
She says that keeping mementos can actually hold you back from moving into the future. You can\u2019t keep living in the past. You should be living for yourself, not for your past self, and not for a future stranger. The \u201cjoy and excitement\u201d you feel here and now are more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hanger Flip Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Struggling to keep a minimalist mindset with your wardrobe? Lifestyle expert Melissa Garcia has the answer for that: the hanger flip technique. Organize your wardrobe like this: make all your clothes hangers face one way. Every time you wear something, put it back on the hanger, but facing the opposite<\/em> direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA month down the line, or six months, or even a year later, check which hangers have\u2019t been flipped. Now, you know what you never wear and can get rid of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a Place for Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Professional organizer Deanne Sharp firmly believes that the key to living a happy, organized life is this motto: there is a place for everything<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, it takes a little organizing to find spots for your items. A good start would be keeping your floors tidy. She advises avoiding placing things, such as shoes and school bags, on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Art of Gift Giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re someone who love giving and receiving gifts over the year and on each and every holiday, you\u2019ll find yourself accumulating a lot of stuff you don\u2019t really need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimalist expert, Joshua Becker, believes that there is an art to gift giving. The perfect, most precious gifts don\u2019t necessarily need to be the biggest or the most expensive. He believes that there are other ways to express our love and affection without giving physical objects. What are they? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThe gift of time, the gift of experiences, the gift of food or drink, and gifting opportunities to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Refuse Extra Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
People often believe that living in massive mansions is attractive. And most of the time, people\u2019s living spaces are a lot bigger than they need to be. But, do you know what will happen if you have more space than you need? Naturally, that extra space will be filled with things they don\u2019t need. And hey, more space means more cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a look for Warren Buffett<\/a>, one of the richest people in the world with a net worth of over $80 billion. He can afford to buy whole neighborhoods, but he chooses to live in a five bedroom home that he bought in the 50s, just large enough for his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBuy One, Get Rid of One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As a general rule of thumb between minimalists, for every new object you buy, get rid of something you already own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Marie Kondo advises upgrading to the better version of a thing, it\u2019s important not to keep all the old ones. This applies to anything from your clothes and shoes to electronics and furniture. By keeping a minimalist mindset, you\u2019re not saying \u201cno\u201d to shopping. You\u2019re saying \u201cyes\u201d to a clutter-free space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Focus on What Gives You Joy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
And what better trick to leave you with than Marie Kondo\u2019s most famous trick? Focus on the things that give you the most joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask yourself if the item in front of you gives you happiness; if it doesn\u2019t, get rid of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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