SquareRooms Issue 181 Mid-Year 2020

3 2 ideal homes Step 1: Start with your why Before officially embarking on your decluttering journey, ask yourself what you want to achieve in the exercise. Do you want to save time and money? Are you working towards strengthening your relationship with your spouse? Does your objective involve becoming your children’s role model? Establishing a clear purpose on the get-go will give you the motivation to start strong and finish stronger. Step 2: Research disposal options Knowing that there are avenues to dispose of your stuff responsibly will prevent you from holding onto things that have outlived their purpose. Sell that expensive dress in an online marketplace, pass old children’s toys to a young less privileged family – with over 50 avenues in Singapore to donate, recycle, sell, or swap various items, you can be sure that your old things will be in good hands. Map out a declutter plan A step-by-step practical guide to a tidy home, according to a professional organiser 20 20 PHOTO BY TU TU ON UNSPLASH PHOTO BY STIL ON UNSPLASH Organisation TIDYING TRICKS AND STORAGE SOLUTIONS THAT WILL GET YOUR HOME LIFE IN ORDER