Why the CORE 4 method is the simplest way to declutter your home without getting sidetracked

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If the thought of sorting out your home's clutter is causing your anxiety levels to soar, then you're not the only one.

It's easy to get sidetracked and make a bigger mess than when you started.

It’s a vicious cycle.

That's where the CORE 4 system for decluttering can help out.

What's this 'CORE 4' method, mate?

1. C
2. C
3. C
4. C

By following these steps, you'll stay focused and get the job done. There's no room for giving up when using this technique, because each step is well-defined and flows naturally into the next one.

4. Bin: items that are broken or no longer useful and can be disposed of.

Pick a room or area in your place to tidy up, follow the four steps and don't head to another room until it's sorted.

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Kayleen outlines how she does this.

“Fair dinkum, I use bins designated to each room to chuck out items that belong elsewhere in the joint, and set 'em aside for future tidy-ups. This makes it a breeze to gather and clear out the clutter, rather than runnin' around the house like a galah lookin' for where they go.”

2.

Once you've cleared out all the unnecessary stuff from the room, it's time to take an accurate account of everything you own. You may have to break it down into chunks, but the objective is to gather all your belongings and sort them into groups. This exercise will make the subsequent process much more manageable.

3.

Have a crack at each section, make a quick judgment call and decide whether you want to keep the item or junk it. If you spend more than three seconds mulling over a decision, leave the item in for now.

4. Contain

The last step's about settin' each item its own spot. Ensure you keep and store everything in its proper category, so it's simple to locate and put 'em away again.

And there you have it, you're done with one area of your place. You're making steady progress towards a clutter-free dwelling.

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