Happy New Year, everyone! I’m delighted to have you here at the start of this new year, and I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

As we start this new year, I’d like to discuss the importance of letting go. Now is the perfect time to reflect on what we want to leave behind and focus on what we can do better in the upcoming year, especially when creating our dream homes. 

Whether it’s a bad habit, an old way of thinking, or just some clutter in our lives, here are five things to leave behind in the new year: 

1. Unhealthy Habits 

January 1st can be a great time to start anew and let go of any unhealthy habits that have been holding you back. One such habit is living in clutter. Clutter can be overwhelming, so it’s important to make a conscious effort to declutter and create an organized and stress-free home. 

Decluttering is easy when you know how to. Start by sorting your items into keep, donate, and throw-out piles. Create a plan for organizing the items in your keep pile, and assign a home for each group. You can also use this handy step-by-step guide.

Finally, make a commitment to maintaining a clutter-free home. Dedicate some time each week to clean and organize any new items you’ve acquired. This may seem tedious, but it will help keep your home from becoming cluttered again. 

2. The Need to Be Perfect

Perfectionism can lead to procrastination and imposter syndrome, so focusing on progress rather than perfection is essential. 

If you want to finally get that cutter-free home, start by setting realistic and achievable goals that are within your capabilities. 

Focus on the task at hand and the progress you are making, rather than getting stuck in the need to be perfect. 

Celebrate small victories and use them as motivation to keep going. Letting go of perfectionism will bring you much-needed peace of mind. 

3. Waiting Until You Are Ready to Start 

It’s easy to become overwhelmed when beginning a new task or project, especially when it comes to home organization. Because of this, we all sometimes fall into the trap of waiting until we feel ready to get started. 

However, this bad habit can lead to feelings of guilt and procrastination, making it even harder to begin. Instead of waiting until you’re ready, it is better to start taking small steps toward your goals now. 

Break the project down into smaller, manageable pieces and focus on one thing at a time. Give yourself permission to make mistakes and learn, take breaks, and celebrate your successes. This will help you feel more comfortable and less anxious about beginning and continuing a project, especially a big one like home organization. 

Letting go of the need to be perfect will help us take that first step.

4. Saying “Yes” to Everything

The first step to breaking this bad habit is to determine what is necessary and sparks joy. Ask yourself questions like, “Do I need this item?” and “What will this add to my life?”. Taking the time to consider each purchase can help you become more mindful of what you truly need and what is merely clutter. 

Additionally, try to limit the amount of time you spend shopping, especially online. Setting a budget and sticking to it can help you break this unhealthy habit and prevent further clutter from accumulating in your home.

5. Letting Self-Doubt Hold You Back

Letting go of self-doubt is another important step to achieving our dream of a clutter-free home in the new year. 

Start by being mindful of your self-talk and recognize when you are talking down to yourself. Replace these negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Practice self-compassion by focusing on your successes and strengths rather than your failures and weaknesses.

Finally, focus on the present moment and enjoy the process of creating your dream home, rather than worrying about the outcome. 

This shift in mindset will help you let go of your self-doubt and move forward toward your goals.

From needing to be perfect to saying “yes” to everything, our habits can have a profound effect on our lives. By actively trying to break our unhealthy habits and replace them with healthier ones, we can become more productive and ultimately happier. 

Here’s to a successful and more organized 2023! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Wechat so you can stay up to date with our weekly articles in 2023. 

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