Tag: de-clutter

  • Organized. Happy. Safe.

    As we age, staying organized and living in an uncluttered space can help reduce the stress of transitioning into different phases of life. Many seniors find themselves needing or wanting to downsize from a family home to a smaller space, such as an apartment, retirement community or multigenerational family space. Taking the time to sort through possessions accumulated over the years will make downsizing or aging in place less stressful and improve your overall health. Here are tips to help you create an organized living space:

    • Keep only those belongings most precious to you. Share other items with family and friends who will treasure them or donate items to your favorite charity for someone else to enjoy.
    • Create large, open areas for easy mobility and cleaning. Remove any unused furniture and keep steps and hallways clear of clutter.
    • Make frequently used items accessible. Store items between waist- and upper thigh-level to prevent bending over or reaching overhead.
    • Label drawers and cabinets to make it easier for you and/or caregivers to find items.
    • Use clear or translucent boxes for storage.
    • Store important documents in a secure location.

    Living in a clean and organized home is beneficial at any phase of life. Just set aside a little time each day to declutter. Remember, don’t be afraid to ask family and friends for help!

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    As we age, staying organized and living in an uncluttered space can help reduce the stress of transitioning into different phases of life. Many seniors find themselves needing or wanting to downsize from a family home to a smaller space, such as an apartment, retirement community or multigenerational family space. Taking the time to sort…

  • A Year of Exhalation

    This is your new year resolution: exhale. You’ve collected things through the years and you’re beginning to realize … there’s no room to breath — you see “clutter”. You know you need to declutter, but you just don’t know where to start.

    You can start by exhaling.

    Then begin with the least personal space, such as the least used room or closet. And ask yourself these questions. Do you really need it? When was the last time you’ve used it? When will you use it again? Is it replaceable? Does it fit comfortably in your home?

    Next, use these 4 simple steps to conquering your clutter:

    1. Create a goal: set a timeline in small steps.
    2. S.O.R.T. your items in 4 piles: items to sell, offer, retain, and toss; then remove the items you’re not keeping off the property—literally.
    3. Create a floor plan to maximize the space in your home.
    4. Get organized by putting everything away in its “home” (its own place).

    As you’ve asked yourself those questions while working through the 4 steps, you begin to process your emotions and feelings about those items. This will help you detach yourself from those things. As you declutter, you’ll find that once you get started and made progress, you’ll gain the confidence that you can actually finish it; and it will then become easier and faster.

    Senior Move Managers and De-clutter Hawaii is Hawai‘i’s decluttering specialists. For information, free consultation or to learn more solutions to common decluttering issues, call 808-221-8345 or email at cynthia@smmhawaii.com. Also visit online to www.declutterhawaii.com or www.smmhawaii.com.

    This is your new year resolution: exhale. You’ve collected things through the years and you’re beginning to realize … there’s no room to breath — you see “clutter”. You know you need to declutter, but you just don’t know where to start. You can start by exhaling. Then begin with the least personal space, such as the least used…