A Guide To Decluttering, Deleting, Deciding Before The New Year
The old adage: “clear out the old to prepare for the new” always seems to resonate at this time of the year. As December finalizes all that the year has contained, it’s time to let go of what was and get ready for what the new year has to offer.
In these times when it feels like there’s not enough time in the day to get anything done, now is the perfect time to eliminate things that no longer serve you and make decisions that will prove to benefit you in the future. As a professional woman, taking these tips below into consideration may change your life.
Decluttering In All Aspects Of Life
If you find that you have a lot of clutter or excessive things in your home, now may be the time to let it go. You can utilize donation centers if you have gently used clothes and shoes (sometimes furniture); and if it’s old you can simply throw it away.
According to The Simplicity Habit, here are a few things to declutter to get you started:
- Your wardrobe
- The kitchen pantry
- The medicine cabinet
- Makeup and toiletries
- Subscriptions
- Email inbox
- Your desk drawer
- Kitchen counter
Deleting To Set Healthy Boundaries
Social media plays an important role at the end of the year for many people. Unfriending, unfollowing, blocking, and deleting numbers can be both liberating and freeing. Letting go of things or people that once hindered your growth can make the new year a fresh start.
By setting healthy boundaries, you are not only protecting your peace, but you are also being assertive and standing for what you know you deserve. In any relationship (family, partner, or friend) there should be mutual respect, and if someone can’t appreciate and understand your standards, don’t feel bad if you have to let them go.
Deciding What’s Best For You
The ability to decide is powerful. You get to decide who goes and stays in your life. Deciding how you want to change and elevate in the new year starts with you. Planning at the end of the year how you want to begin can determine the trajectory of your year.
According to Verywell Mind, achieving even one small goal can boost your belief in yourself. For larger goals, consider breaking them apart into manageable chunks to work on one at a time. The American Psychological Association (APA) also suggests focusing on just one behavior at a time is more likely to lead to long-term success.
