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!function(n){if(!window.cnx){window.cnx={},window.cnx.cmd=[];var t=n.createElement( iframe );t.display= none ,t.onload=function(){var n=t.contentWindow.document,c=n.createElement( script );c.src= //cd.connatix.com/connatix.player.js ,c.setAttribute( async , 1 ),c.setAttribute( type , text/javascript ),n.body.appendChild(c)},n.head.appendChild(t)}}(document);(new Image()).src = https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb ;cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({ playerId : 8b034f64-513c-4987-b16f-42d6008f7feb , mediaId : d404ceb3-571b-4d17-a470-1fbbeb41c843 }).render( 693aa4c8e4b0cfabad278708 );});What a rotten mix of traits I have. I love collecting new stuff, hate throwing things out, and also adore free space and clear counters.That means I can spend hours stressing over my cluttered cupboards, despairing about what could happen if I threw away that once-beloved trench coat, all to end up in a frozen, stressed state. If that sounds like you, Bill Parkinson, a bedding expert from Sleepy Piglets, may have a solution.“If you struggle with decision fatigue, reverse decluttering is a great way to ease into the process with a more positive mindset,” he explained. What is “reverse decluttering”? The process is pretty simple (and rather like Marie Kondo’s joy-sparking rule) – instead of trying ot work out what you want to lose, consider what you couldn’t live without. “Rather than starting with what to get rid of, begin by setting aside the things you know you want to keep,” Parkinson said.“This helps set the tone for a productive session by focusing on what’s already useful or valued in your space. That small win naturally makes the decisions that follow feel less overwhelming, while helping you to feel more confident and in control from the outset.” Indeed, some research has found that employees who set short-term goals were more likely to complete them.“Once your essentials are set aside, it’s much easier to look at what’s left and decide what to donate, recycle or move on,” Parkinson continued.’Tis the season for regifting, tooIf you really don’t like the idea of throwing your possessions away, Parkinson said, “Regifting is a great way to give good quality items that you don’t have time to sell a second life.“A barely-used lamp, for example, could be exactly what someone else is looking for. Passing items on makes the process feel more rewarding and intentional, especially if you’re someone who struggles with the guilt of letting things go.” After all, he explained, “What tends to slow people down when decluttering is the idea that they might sell everything at a later date. In reality, those ‘sell’ piles often sit around for weeks and can often be mistaken for rubbish in your next clear-out.” Bedrooms are particularly susceptible to accumulating clutter for this reason, he stated.“Being decisive about what to actually give away is what turns a declutter session into real progress.”Related...Try Top Kids Toy Organisation Trick Now For A Clutter-Free ChristmasDo You Have ‘Aspirational Clutter’? Here’s What You Should Know.I Tried The 90/90 Organisation Rule, And My Home Has Never Had Less Clutter

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