Day 2
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[00:00:00] Hello. Hello and welcome to day. Number two of the new year new space decluttering challenge. Today we are diving into clearing the clutter from your kitchen. Now, originally I had set today's task to be all about your kitchen counters, but we pretty much tackled those yesterday for day one's task. Yesterday, we focused on tackling the everyday messes and the homeless clutter from your entire house.
So that way you can start the new year off with a fresh, clean slate. And in doing so you would have likely had a pretty good handle on the everyday messes and the homeless clutter that was taking over your kitchen counters. And so because of that, we're not going to be specifically focusing on your counters today, but more, so one space in your kitchen. Now, what our focus is for today is accumulated clutter.
Accumulated clutter is the things that are piling up and accumulating in places. When you think [00:01:00] about accumulated clutter, this will be the piles of things. They could be smallish piles. They could be a whole bunch of stuff shoved behind a cabinet or inside of a drawer. It's just, uh, it's it's an overabundance of items, excess items that have been packed away or pile d way for some time.
And that is what we're going to be focusing on for today. So you might have piles of accumulated clutter on your kitchen counters, but some of you will not. So for today's task, I want you to choose one space in your kitchen. We're going to be tackling the accumulated clutter from this one space and really, really prioritizing letting go of as much as we can. So first things first. You want to identify what area you are going to declutter today.
Again, as I said, this could be a pile of stuff on your kitchen counters. Or maybe you have a drawer or a cabinet that is [00:02:00] totally out of control with who knows what lurking back there. There is no right or wrong way to do this when you're determining where to start. So just choose a space in your kitchen that has accumulated clutter, a smallish space, something that you can tackle in less than 30 minutes. Then you want to set your intention for this space by getting very clear on how you want this space to look and feel once you're done. For me. I'm going to be decluttering the end of our kitchen counter, because it has a large pile of accumulated clutter.
Some of which has been sitting there since the day we moved into this house, which was the day after our house fire. Now my intention for that space is for it to be completely cleared off and 100% free. Of all non kitchen items. I have, half-ass de cluttered that area a few times over the last couple of months, and I've [00:03:00] always ended up leaving some of the things there. Like a novel that my step cousin wrote, for example, or, um, that's where I tend to pile up user manuals and instruction booklets and random, smallish things like a battery or other homeless items. And so that has kind of become like a catchall spot for those types of things.
But the problem is that our kitchen counter. In total is truly only like three feet long. That's the entirety of the space that I have to cook. So I really need all the space that I can get. And therefore, my intention for this area is to not have any non kitchen items remaining by the time I'm done decluttering today.
Now for you, your intention will likely look very different. But keep in mind that it's very personal to you. So don't skip this step.
It is crucial to [00:04:00] set an intention if you want to stay motivated and focused. And then once you have determined which space you want to declutter today, and then you have set your intention, then it's time to get started.
You're going to empty out this smallish area and start sorting, like with like. Now, this might be all sippy cups and coffee cups, for example, or all plates and bowls, or for me and my random pile of stuff on my counter, it will be, my piles will be more along the lines of, things like toys. Tools, books paper, et cetera.
So sort all of the items from this space into general categories, because this will help you identify exactly how many of each particular item you have.
When you see that you have 15 coffee mugs and only two adults live in your home, for example, it will be much easier for you [00:05:00] to choose a few to let go. Now, very rarely will I ever recommend that you sort your clutter into piles because it can be a little overwhelming and it typically makes a big old mess. But when you are decluttering a small area, like one cabinet or one drawer, it can be extremely impactful as you gain, a new perspective on your belongings.
So quickly sort your things into similar categories. And then focusing on one category at a time, determine which specific items you want to keep out of that particular category. Don't think about what you need to keep, because that can get you caught up going down a rabbit hole of how you might need something someday. It it's easy to come up with a plethora of reasons why you might need something, but when you instead choose to hone in on what you [00:06:00] want to keep, all of your decluttering decisions will be coming from a truly aligned place as opposed to holding onto things out of scarcity. So focus on one category at a time. Take note of which items you want to keep. And then everything that didn't make the cut, everything that you did not choose the keep, you will gather them all up and add them to a box or a trash bag. Seriously, if something did not make the cut of items that you chose to keep, then you have no reason to save it.
You have no reason to continue holding onto it. If you wanted it, if it was important to you, you would have identified it the first time around when you first decided which items you wanted to keep. And since you didn't identify it as an item you wanted to keep, that means it is safe for you to let it go.
[00:07:00] This is my unique decluttering method that I teach my students inside of my paid programs.
It's called the Clarity Method because it gives you total clarity over what you want to keep and what you're willing to let go of. And the reason why this works so well is because it allows you to clear your clutter from a place of abundance. Rather than a place of scarcity and lack, and it's super powerful.
This is my unique decluttering method that I teach my students and clients inside of my paid programs. It's called the clarity method because it gives you total clarity over what you want to keep and what you're willing to let go of. And the reason why it works so well is because your focusing on all the things that you're keeping on, all the things that you want to keep on, all the items that you're choosing to save. As opposed to focusing on all the items that you're letting go of. During many typical decluttering sessions, we go up to an area and we choose the items [00:08:00] that we want to let go of.
And when we do that, we're coming from a place of lack where we're really honing in on all the things that we're letting go of. And that can cause you to Hold on out of scarcity.
But instead when you're using the Clarity Method to focus on the things that you want to keep, you're not thinking about the things that you're letting go of because you're honed in on all the things that you're saving, all the things that are meaningful to you, all the things that you want to keep in your home. And it really allows you to clear your clutter from a place of abundance, rather than a place of scarcity and lack.
And it is so powerful.
So let's quickly run through the steps again. First decide which area of your kitchen you're going to declutter. Next set an intention for that space and how you want it to look and feel once you have finished decluttering. Then you will empty out that smallish area, that smallish space and you will sort like with like, so you're [00:09:00] grouping all similar categories together. Then focusing on one category at a time, determine which items you want to keep from that category. Don't think about what you might need, only what you want to keep. And for everything that did not make the cut, go ahead and gather them up and consciously decide to let them go. You can put them in a donation box or a trash bag. And then finally spend a few minutes putting everything back in this space in a more organized way.
And that's it in total, this should take you less than 30 minutes as long as you choose a space that is kind of smallish again, like one cabinet or one drawer or one pile. But I promise you that this method will make clearing your clutter so simple and so easy.
Don't let the thought of possibly needing something someday hold you back from letting an item go. Because [00:10:00] you are resourceful and abundant. If you let go of an item and you end up needing it again in the future, you can always buy, borrow, or rent another one if necessary. So take some time to clear away the items that you don't need to bring with you into 2024, the items that are no longer aligned with who you are as a person. The items that have been holding you back for no reason other than your mindset. You know, you don't need to keep them any longer, you know, you don't need to save them. So take this opportunity to clear them away and let them go with grace. And then get ready to watch as your life changes truly literally before your eyes, because clearing away the excess opens up a vacuum for more to come your way. More abundance, more wealth, more clarity, and more peace of mind. [00:11:00] When you declutter and clear away the items that are no longer useful in your life, you're telling the universe that you're ready for more of what matters to you.
So be ruthless today with your declutter session. And when you start to notice yourself inching toward trying to hold onto something, remind yourself that you don't need to save a material item just because.
So that's it for today. Don't forget to share with me your before and after photos for a chance to win one of three prizes. I loved seeing your photos from yesterday. And I am really looking forward to seeing what you accomplish in your kitchen today. If you have any questions, send me an email or a DM on Instagram. Okay. Bye lovelies.
I'll chat with you soon.
