A cluttered space can feel like a constant battle of to-do lists and cleaning—yet it never truly feels clean. So here I’m sharing 8 habits for a simplified home.
When you simplify your environment it becomes easier to maintain and saves you energy. Meaning there’s more room for the things you enjoy and quality time with the ones you love.
Declutter Regularly
The number one tip to having a simplified home is to keep your items… Simple. This doesn’t mean you get rid of everything you love, don’t worry (more on this later).
Letting go of items can be daunting at first. So start with one small area, then once you build momentum it becomes much easier—even fun… well, it is for me.
Decluttering is also an on-going process, so doing regular smaller declutter sessions after the initial big one, helps to avoid things accumulating again.
Clean as You Go
To have a simplified home, you need uncomplicated routines and systems.
Implementing small habits like the 2 minute rule helps to ensure things don’t pile up throughout the day. This just means if something takes 2 minutes or less, do it then and there.
This can help to keep you productive without feeling overwhelmed.
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Keep What You use and Value
As I mentioned earlier, you don’t need to get rid of everything you love.
When decluttering it’s helpful to focus on what you do want to keep, rather than what you don’t. Then eliminate the excess items.
Part of simplifying your environment is about finding a balance between what doesn’t serve you and what brings you joy and value in your space—so it can still feel like home.
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Have a Place for Everything
Every item in your space requires a home—your keys, letters, shoes, chargers etc.
Ensuring each item has a designated place not only keeps your home looking organised, it also saves you time. You spend less time cleaning or rummaging around trying to find whatever it is you need.
Laundry Routine
Your laundry routine should be something that works best for your family.
I personally recommend doing at least one load of laundry a day, as it helps to prevent a mountain of clothes and linens.
You can also have a basket for clean laundry you don’t have time to tend to straight away. Then set aside a day to fold and put away anything that’s collected in there throughout the week.
Plan
I thought I wasn’t a planner and was a go with the flow type of person. Turns out I’m a bit of both, maybe you can relate?
Strict schedules don’t work for me. However, planning ahead and having routines definitely do.
Having a plan helps you avoid decision fatigue and unnecessary, last minute stress. Routines are more about the order in which things happen rather than the exact time and are an essential part of keeping your day running smoothly.
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One in One Out
It’s only natural that we’re constantly bringing new things into our homes: papers, clothes, household items etc.
This can add up quickly and suddenly without realising how, you end up with a house full of stuff.
So you might want to implement a one in, one out policy. If something comes in, something else must go.
For example: if you buy new shoes, get rid of some old ones. If you bring in a new cardigan, the one you no longer wear could go to someone who will love it.
I think you get the idea.
Set Realistic Expectations
When you have a family, especially young children, your home is going to look lived-in because it is.
If you’re in a season of life where it’s more difficult to get “everything” done. It’s best to accept it, know that it’s okay and do what you can—instead of dwelling on what you can’t.
A simplified home is not one that never gets messy, it means it’s easier to manage when it inevitably does.
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