hello

[beachlass]

For the last couple of years on LJ, I participated in uncluttering comms where we tried to each get rid of one thing per day, and one more thing for each new one we brought home.

For me, it was such a simple, and more importantly, achievable way of working away at the too many things cluttering our house (even though I never managed to stick with the challenge and the postings for the whole year). And even more than the less cluttered rooms, I appreciated the new focus I brought to shopping, because I found myself far more attentive to the question "Do I really need this?" 

I encourage you to find method of counting/recording that works for you, maybe with daily posts, or running totals. I'd suggest using tags too, including a user tag, so you can find your own posts easily. EDIT: A helpful hint fromafuna - We don't need individual users tags, and instead can filter to a particular member using this URL: http://unclutter.dreamwidth.org/?poster=beachlass

Happy New Year, and Good Luck!

Comments

[haruka]

I like the idea, although I'm currently preparing for a move, and have been throwing out a lot more than just one thing a day. It sounds like a great habit to get into, though. :)

[beachlass]

Oh, moving is such an upheaval! Good luck with everything and welcome to unclutter!

[helenorvana]

Considering how often I end up needing black trash bags to clean, I think I need this in my life. :)

[beachlass]

*hugs*

If it's any consolation, we filled a black trash bag "just tidying up" this afternoon. And I haven't cleaned out the fridge yet (yuck) or picked up in the living room yet.

Welcome!

[helenorvana]

Oh, God, the fridge...*shudders*

[peaceful_sands]

This sounds like a brilliant idea and just what I need - I've tidied my house for the festive season but too much of that involved shoving stuff into boxes and hiding it in the loft or in cupboards. Over the last couple of years I've got much better at not buying as much but every now and then the urge hits and I go on a little spending spree. There's definitely still a little room for improvement on that score and lots on the general 'getting rid'!

I'm not sure I could be consistent enough to make a daily post but maybe a weekly/bi-weekly one - would that be okay? Can I still join the 'fun' (torture - LOL)?

[beachlass]

Weekly, or whatever works for you is absolutely okay! When I've skipped days, I try and track how many days have passed, and make up the items. Maybe that would work for you? I know I can actually devote some time to decluttering on my day off, and some other days I just can't get to it

Welcome!!

[phi]

Hey. Can you create tags for members? I tried to create a tag for myself, but apparently I don't have permissions for it.

[beachlass]

Oops. I created tags for everyone who has already posted an entry, AND changed the tags permission, so members can create tags. Sorry about that!

[afuna]

Psst, you don't actually need to use tags for each member. You can filter to a particular member using this URL: http://unclutter.dreamwidth.org/?poster=beachlass