You may assume that if you’re being proactive and actually taking the time to declutter your home, you can’t really be doing anything wrong. However, you might want to think again. According to Southern professional organizers, there are many decluttering mistakes that people make, oftentimes without even realizing, which you will definitely want to be aware of as you tackle your own space.
Keep reading to learn what to avoid—and how! Perhaps most importantly, do not think of decluttering as a punishment. As Caroline Van Natta, the founder of Tidyish RVA in Richmond, Virginia, puts it, “At the end of the day, decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about setting up your home to make life easier.”
Viewing Decluttering As A One-Time Project
Unfortunately, you can’t just declutter your home once a year (or ever!) and consider the task done.
“It’s an ongoing process,” says Kristina Pinkerton, the founder of Organizing Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama…