You may not have realized it yet, but spring has finally arrived – finally if you belong to those who do not suffer from allergies – which, as is well known, is considered the season of renewal.
It is around this time that many of us will suddenly feel the urge to tidy up and clean our homes. But it may seem difficult to begin with, especially when we suddenly realize how many things we really have.
So what do we need to do to get rid of things we no longer need? Take a look at the following decluttering methods and you may find the one that suits you!
Oosouji
In Japan, there is a method called oosouji and it literally means “the great purification”.
According to Ayin, this usually happens at the end of each year or school year and requires people not just to wipe the dust but to clean up the negative energy of the past. In this way, the hope is that they will fill their homes, hearts and minds and be ready for the coming new year.
How to use oosouji in your home:
According to Ayin again, we should always start the oosouji ritual from the entrance of each room and “work clockwise to finish where we started, with a fresh mood”.
- Start from the top of the house and down (start by dusting the ceilings, etc.).
- Focus on removing all stains from furniture and utensils (it is said that “they remind you of the past in a negative way”).
- Place boxes in all rooms for items you no longer need. When you’re done, donate these boxes to a charity,
- Give them away or throw them away depending on their situation.
FlyLady
The FlyLady technique – so named because of founder Marla Cilley’s love of flyfishing – works by breaking down all household chores into small, manageable steps.
However, it also works as an exercise in self-love – which is why it has been retroactively referred to as the “Finally Loving Yourself – FLY” technique.
How to use the FlyLady technique in your home:
The technique starts with “babysteps”, about 31 little things you can do at home each week to build your decluttering habit. Dividing it into smaller tasks makes it more manageable, giving you a sense of peace.
- Divide the house into five different zones. The first week of the month is dedicated to the first zone.
- Spend 15 minutes a day eliminating any clutter that has accumulated throughout the house. Repeat with zone two the following week and so on until the end of the month.
- Make sure you only clean for 15 minutes at a time and make sure you use a timer. This should not be a hasty and stressful process.
- The KonMari method
- The KonMari method is Marie Kondo’s minimalist approach to dealing with your objects by category rather than room by room. The target; Stay with a house full of items that offer you joy.
How to use the KonMari method in your home:
According to Marie Kondo’s website, you need to start the process by committing to settling.
- Imagine your ideal lifestyle and keep it in mind throughout. Anything that does not help you in this journey is not worth your space or time.
- Remember, only after you have disconnected it from an object can you focus your full energy and attention on what brings you joy. You need to get rid of things you do not need or love anymore and remember to do so with gratitude.
- Arrange by category – clothes, books, papers, various items and then items of emotional value. And always follow this order.
- Create an environment that will make you happy by looking at all the objects and asking yourself if they make you happy.
Khaneh-tekani
In Iranian culture, families prepare for Norooz (Iranian New Year, which coincides with this year’s spring equinox on March 20) by participating in a spring cleansing ritual known as khaneh-tekani. This literally translates to “shaking the house” and aims to clean up all those things you do not take care of during the year, including carpets, furniture and silverware.
How to grow khaneh-tekani in your home:
- Wash curtains and carpets.
- Dust all surfaces and clean the windows.
- Clean all cabinets and walls.
- “Many also burn sandalwood or an herb called Espand to freshen the air,” the Tehran Times notes. “And some people buy new items and replace them with old ones, [και] The plant market is another tradition practiced by some people in Iran. “In this way, people invite spring, renewal, to every corner of their homes. [Και σημαίνει ότι] khaneh tekani not only cleans your house physically, but also has to do with getting rid of the past and evil spirits “.
The Minimalists game
Have you ever spotted the hashtag #minsgame on social media at the beginning of each month? It is associated with a method of decluttering, as invented by Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn.
How to integrate the minimalist game in your home:
Starting from the first day of a month, the minimalist game asks you to remove a certain number of items from your house that correspond to the day of the month. To understand, this means that you will get rid of one item on the first day, two items on the second day, three on the third and so on. By the end of a 31-day month, you will have removed 496 items from your home (if you play to the end). Starting at a young age and increasing over time, the hope is that you will build confidence in your decision-making skills and become better and better at getting rid of things.
Döstadning
Döstädning was designed by the Swedes and is an easy way to clean our house and organize our belongings so that our families do not have to be overwhelmed by our belongings as soon as we die. You sound a little macabre, right?
How to grow Döstädning at home:
You should start by giving a gift, donating or recycling those items that you have hidden in boxes because you do not want to deal with them. Get rid of anything that might prove harmful or embarrassing to your family (or, to quote Margareta Magnusson’s always realistic motto, “Save your favorite dildo, but throw away the other 15!”).
- Sort your clothes and shoes into four stacks: the ones you love and wear often, the ones you want to keep but do not necessarily know why, the ones that do not fit your body or lifestyle (donation) and the ones that are in poor condition (garbage).
- Give your belongings gradually and carefully.
- Sort the photos and say that it does not remind you of anything.
- Keep a box of memories for yourself.
Feng Shui
Feng Shui is something we have probably all heard in the past and is a concept related to Taoism and has to do with harmonizing the environment in which you live.
How to cultivate Feng Shui in your home:
If you decide to go it cheap and risk the low bandwidth you are only fooling yourself. I start by thoroughly cleaning each room paying attention to each separate area.
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