14. Clean out your entertainment center.
These big furniture pieces frequently conceal a lot of minor things we no longer need. Remove outdated electronic parts, wires you don’t use, and games and discs you never play. Recycle them responsibly, organize the gadgets you do use in a nice layout, and conceal their wires as much as you can to get rid of them.
15. Pare down your beauty and grooming supplies.
No matter how big your bathroom is, getting rid of the clutter will make it feel bigger and more tranquil. Clean out the drawers and cabinets. Keep beauty materials and tools (hair dryers, curling irons, etc.) apart (make-up, lotion, aftershave, etc.). Remove duplicates, discard damaged or outdated products, and get rid of things you don’t use anymore. After that, sort what you choose to preserve and wash your storage containers.
16. Tackle a junk drawer.
Many people have one. Small objects that have nowhere else to go by default rest there. Or for items we believe would be useful but can no longer recall what they are. You probably won’t miss much of what’s in there if you throw it out.
17. Set physical boundaries for your kids.
Give your kids some space, and let them take care of it anyway they see fit. For instance, your wife and you each store one shelf unit and one plastic container in your garage. The children keep the balls in the bin and the outside toys on the shelf. You ask them to decide what to keep and what to discard as things start to overflow. The same idea may be applied to a toy basket or a bedroom.
18. Clear space for your car in the garage.
If your garage isn’t housing your automobile, it isn’t doing its job and isn’t doing it properly. That’s not to imply that utilizing a garage for storage is improper; but, it is easy to overdo it, and many of us do. Get rid of all the items that are apparent candidates for decluttering, such as extras, leftovers, toys, sports gear, tools, spare parts, etc.
19. Leave space between everything you do in your home, too.
Make some additional room between your personal duties and tasks. Take a pause to stretch, go for a little stroll outside, sip some water, and possibly practice some easy deep breathing techniques. Enjoy and take a moment to breathe in the (emotional and physical) space you have made for yourself in your home. Remember that your main objective is to live a life free of the majority of the stuff that other people load it with, so that you have room for the things that are actually important. A life that emphasizes intentional reflection, creation, connection with the people and things you love, rather than continual bustle, haste, and stress.
20. Let go of mental clutter too.
Life is simply too brief. Try your best to let rid of any unnecessary drama, pointless distractions, or mental clutter that keeps getting in the way. Once more, it’s time to let go of what doesn’t important and concentrate more on what does in the next year.
21. Be less “busy” and more purposeful in 2021.
There’s a significant difference between being busy and being productive, as Marc and Angel noted in one of their most recent email newsletters. Do not conflate movement with advancement. A rocking horse continues to move but never advances. Therefore, in 2021, try to avoid becoming the rock in your personal life.
Of course, you might not be able to do all 21, but how about starting with two or three?
A lovely thing is a house that serves you well in the coming year. It’s less noisy and more tranquil, which makes it enjoyable to return to and a motivating spot to go from. Don’t put off having a house that provides more than it consumes.
