Everyone has faced the problem of clutter. Unfortunately, for most, cleaning it up is a challenge. You can ignore the mess for as long as you want, but eventually, you will still have to "battle" with it. The most difficult aspect of decluttering is throwing things away. We constantly find reasons to keep them. So, how do you deal with the possession overload?

For cleaning to be effective, you must prepare for it. Eat, take a rest, and drink a cup of coffee. If you feel you can't do it on your own, ask someone to come and help. To figure out whether you should throw an item away or keep it, ask yourself: do you love it, use it, or need it at all? If the answer is yes to at least one of these questions, keep the item. Otherwise, get rid of it.

Get rid of unnecessary papers. Dealing with them is quite tricky. We always feel like we might accidentally throw away something important. Think about the following: do you need these papers? Can you scan them and replace them with newer ones or transfer them to an electronic format? Such things, invisible on the surface, create deep clutter.

We also cling tenaciously to things that technology has long since replaced. For example, a book of phone numbers. You can easily transfer the contacts you need to your cell phone and store them there. The calculator and stopwatch are also on your smartphone. Try to discard needless things that take up space.

Besides, clean out your closet. To do this, take a piece of clothing and ask yourself a few questions. For example, is this item fashionable? Does it fit me, or do I keep it just because I like it? Is it comfortable? Does it need a redesign to start wearing it? If some of these clothes are only for a costume party or special occasion (a wedding, for example), move them elsewhere. That way, you'll free up space in your closet.

It is vital to take the fruits of your efforts. Take a picture of the room before you start cleaning and afterward. By visualizing the result, you will be able to see it more vividly and praise yourself.