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Simplicity - The Art of Living Free
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Simplicity - The Art of Living Free

Decluttering can simplify your living for life
Created byBrent Dalley
Last updated 8/2021
English
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What you'll learn

  • Did you know that clutter is a leading cause of anxiety according to several psychological studies?
  • In this course you will learn step by step in simple terms how to declutter every room in your home.
  • You will learn to do it in a systematic, sustainable way.
  • Since you have put off dealing with clutter for years I will help you learn how to stop procrastinating and just do it
  • You will learn that procrastinating just makes you work harder in the end
  • And you will learn that if you truly want to live a simplistic life then procrastination has to go

Course content

2 sections23 lectures2h 17m total length
  • Welcome to The First Step in Decluttering Your Living1:04

    Declutter your living by tackling mind clutter and anxiety through planning and better organization. Develop a practical plan to control clutter and avoid last-minute shopping.

  • The KonMari Method of Decluttering5:36

    Learn the category-based KonMari method to declutter by sorting items into clothing, books, papers, miscellaneous, and sentimental categories, keeping only items that spark joy.

  • Let's Look at the Four Box Method to Declutter4:51

    Use the four box decluttering method to sort a room into trash, give away or sell, storage, and put away, with rules for clothing and artwork.

  • Now We Understand the Basics - Let's Get Creative4:14

    Declutter your space to free your mind and reduce anxiety, use timed cleanups with music, and design zones for study, gaming, and reading with strategic containers.

  • This May Be Your Biggest Challenge - Decluttering Your Clothes4:42

    Declutter your closet with a simple plan, use backward hangers and like with like sorting, and keep a donation box to buy only what you need and love.

  • Not In Any Order - Let's Take a Look At Other Clutter Areas. First Up the Yard4:04

    Declutter and organize outdoor spaces by setting up yard zones, a cleaning schedule with smartphone alarms, and outdoor storage solutions to keep the yard clean, ready for fun.

  • Decluttering Your Garage - Gulp!5:32

    Declutter your garage by installing sturdy storage, peg boards, and the French cleat system, and use overhead storage to keep space clear for your car.

  • Do You Really Want to Tackle Your Attic? It's a Must If You Want to Simplify4:36

    Declutter your attic by removing everything, sorting into keep, donate, or trash, and create labeled zones with airtight storage to reclaim space and reduce fire hazards.

  • Moving Is a Great Time to Declutter3:44

    Declutter before moving by using the box method or con method to sort clothing, mementos, and kitchen items; start early, check expiration dates, and use stockpiles to save time.

  • Let's Take a Step Back And Think This Whole Process Through5:09

    Take your time to avoid overwhelm as you declutter, starting small. Journal your feelings, build a personalized plan, and begin with one cabinet, one step.

  • Tackling Your Sentimental Stuff Will Be the Most Challenging5:57

    Tackle sentimental clutter by letting go of guilt and choosing what to keep. Digitize memories, display items creatively, and pass on heirlooms to reduce clutter and gain space.

Requirements

  • There are now requirements or prerequisites for this course

Description


There are clear benefits to being organized. Several studies point to disorganization as being one of the main reasons people suffer from anxiety at work and at home.

Clutter is a leading cause of anxiety according to several psychological studies. It makes sense, because one way to free your mind from anxiety is to have more free time to just think without interruption.

You can’t do that if you’re wading through your clutter.

And where does all this clutter come from? Part of the problem is that most of us don’t even know what we have in our closets, etc. So, we tend to re-buy the things we already own. It’s all due to poor planning, bad organization, and last-minute shopping.

The good news is that you can get control of your clutter and your shopping with a plan.

One of the best ways to simplify your life is to declutter. There are numerous ways to go about doing this and I have included 10 different approaches to the journey of decluttering your life.

We start right out with a discussion on how to use the KonMari method and then move quickly through 9 more ways to declutter, organize and simplify your living that will serve you the rest of your life.

Since most of your clutter is caused by the mere fact that you continually put off dealing with it I will teach you how to stop procrastinating.  Why procrastination just makes you work harder and how it clutters your mind and makes all things you do more difficult.  If you are truly seeking to live a more simplistic life then you just have to deal with procrastination.

So, don't put this off.  Let's get started right now before you change your mind about clearing out the clutter, again!

Who this course is for:

  • If you are sick and tired of living with the clutter you are ready for this course