Clearing out clutter does not take a special assistant or an expert. If it is something you know you want and love or truly need, keep it. If you do not need it, do not really like it, do not keep it. If it is clothing and the wrong size, do not keep it for when you are the right size. I got rid of business suits. This way a woman with a job and not a whole lot of money, can get them reasonably and worn gently at Goodwill Industries, for a low price, and they are attractive, clean and in good condition. If I ever need a suit again, I will buy a new one, maybe even nicer, that fits better than my old suits, and is a color I like better now, than pinstripe black or brown.
As far as nicknacks, none of that brick a brack is important. Of course, if you have a special shelf in your living or bedroom for that, and you really, really like it, then keep it.
But, do not keep every little thing you ever picked up anywhere. The more clear spaces, the better.
Also, try to compile things in containers, and get rid of little boxes and storage boxes, because these only attract more junk to put in them.
Everything, including sheets and floors, should be very clean. Cleanliness is important in Feng Shui.
You can also clear the bathroom, by getting rid of creams and lotions that you never use or do not like the smell of, etc..
Also, getting rid of old pill bottles and expired medicine is good.
Perhaps, you have too many towels, you can give some to Goodwill, as well as sheets and blankets, if there are some you prefer.
Get rid of things that remind you of bad experiences or have bad vibes. That is important in Feng Shui. Smudging with sage is a good practice, after the fact, because then what you do have still, will have a fresh new feeling to it.
It feels so good, once you have finished. It is amazing. You now have space for doing yoga and meditation, being creative or just relaxing. Creating and eating meals is easier in an uncluttered kitchen and dining room. Uncluttering the kitchen cupboards, also helps discourage roaches if you have them. They are common in the south, where it stays warm a lot of the time. Keep the heat low to form a hostile environment for microbes and bugs, and keep dust under control. Salt crystal lamps are good for this too, and they are attractive. Some people swear by them, and have them in every room.
As far as the office or paperwork, just keep important papers filed in manila folders, in a system you understand. Filing shelves or filing boxes are good for that. I would like to get rid of our desk top, since we have lap tops, but my son does not want to. We do not use it, but if we had it gone, we could have a lot of space on the huge computer desk, where the flat screen T.V. is.
Even outdoors, it is good to throw out junky vases and broken chairs. I should throw out my outdoor table, but I would have to get another. Sometimes, if you do not have a lot of money, you can keep the crummy thing if you need it, until you can get a decent one, but do not keep appliances that do not work.
By Spring, you will have a head start, and will not need to do much cleaning, except perhaps washing bedspreads and curtains if you like. Much love. Happy February.
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