Discover the Art of Letting go and transform your space

With all that is transitioning in life with downsizing, redistributing, reorienting pieces into the new home puzzle with new routines, and functions with the highs & lows that comes, letting alone coping with ADHD, it gets overwhelming. Clutter creeps into our homes and becomes a visual reminder and emotional tether to these things that have changed and rob us of peace and productivity. But what if cleaning up your space can lead to self-improvement? Clutter psychology has argued it can be about more than appearances, organizing is a road to clarity, productivity and progress.

At Get Organized we understand that de-cluttering and organizing is not only about physically clearing out your surrounding space but also about mentally preparing and emotionally working through the transitions life implies with care and consciousness. Whether you’re going smaller to start over, sifting through a lifetime of collected objects or both, revamping your world can ignite personal growth, mental clarity and a greater sense of command.

Understanding the emotional toll of clutter

Distraction is not the only problem; clutter also starts to trigger your feelings. Emotions that can energize your life or bog it down in stress and while keeping you overwhelmed. Each thing you own has a story, a memory or a purpose — and sometimes letting them go is just as emotional as it is practical. That unworn pair of jeans, for example, wasn’t just clothes; it was a reminder of a fitness goal that you always wanted to achieve. Just like a stack of old magazines might represent your plans to someday “find time to read.”

This emotional baggage held by clutter accumulates over time and becomes a mighty wall between who you are now and who you want to be. The illusion is that releasing these sentimental belongings acts as a solidified wrapping of chains that was holding one back, they take the weight, relieve you, and allows you to grow and become a better person.

A Step-by-Step Guide to De-cluttering
Ready to transform your space and mind-set? Here’s a simple plan to help you get started:

Step 1: Define your goal
Before you start to organise, think about the purpose like, why you are organising. What is your need for space; is it for the next stage in your life, simplifying your daily life or do you simply want a space that is more functional? Keeping this line of thought in mind will help you in becoming an intentional chooser as to what to keep and what to require.

Step 2: Start small with us
The plan sounds appealing in theory; de-cluttering your entire home in one go; however, tackling everything at once is hardly a sustainable plan for long-term success. So don’t tackle the massive one right away, go smaller and most likely choose a drawer, a shelf or your nightstand. It helps in creating positive momentum, generates early wins on smaller scale and increases the motivation with quick feedback.
Tip: begin with the space that stresses you the most. Working on a “pain point” first can deliver a real sense of relief, and accomplishment.

Step 3: Use the ‘joy test’
Think about whether something you own truly brings you joy or demonstrates its purpose of completing life. If it doesn’t, then perhaps it’s time to release it, anyway. Try to keep onto those things and belongings which really makes you happy or these things are connecting with your souls. And remember that surrounding yourself with positive way-enhancing things can improve your overall state of being.

Step 4: Use the “Three-Box Method”
This is one of the most effective ways to sort through clutter. Label three boxes or bins as:
Keep: Items you use regularly or hold significant value.
Donate: Items in good condition that can benefit others.
Discard: Items that are broken, expired, or no longer useful.
As you pick up each item, decide which box it belongs in. This structured method prevents indecision and keeps the process organized and focused.
Tip: Set a timer to ensure you stay on task. For example, work on one category or area for 30 minutes before taking a break.

Step 5: Start digitizing and repurposing
Convert items with significance (such as photographs or letters) into digital archives, creating memories without the physical product to gather dust. But do something functional or decorative with the others: frame a photograph of the people you love, or compile one of those scrapbooks or have those old T-shirts made into a memory quilt, that way your happy memories are in use and not for the sake of the bottom of a drawer.

Step 6: Practise Gratitude
Before releasing such treasures from your life, take a moment to think about how much that item means to, and for you. This very real connection to your possessions leads up to how much sentiment, feeling and purpose you attribute to the items you own and can make de-cluttering or donating seem a lot more meaningful and give you reason to find closure around the decision to remove them from your life.

So if you are starting on your own mission to decimate the clutter, just remember that every single thing you make the decision to keep or get rid of is getting you one-step closer to sewing up the chaos that life and your brain are so determined on prolonging. Decisions on what to keep or toss can have a dramatic impact on how well you feel and how empowered you are. After you see all you own and then let go of everything that doesn’t hold to your being, the space that is available becomes a welcome mat for a habitat that is more fitting for you, the less need to hide, and then to play bigger, fuller.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your personal growth journey, look no further than our resources at Get Organized. We’re here to support you as you create a space that fosters not just order, but also growth and fulfilment.

Take the first step today—because de-cluttering isn’t just about what you let go of; it’s about what you make space for.