In Japan, clearing away dirt and clutter from the old year is an integral part of the Japanese New Year tradition. In Japan each year is seen as separate and distinct so the ending of the old year is devoted to cleaning, decluttering and organising. The Japanese call this the Observe Oosouji (The Japanese art of cleaning). Removing dirt from the old year creates a clean mind to welcome in the New Year and invite Prosperity into the year ahead.
The Japanese really do have the right attitude here the new year is about fresh starts and starting again. We set new years resolutions and give ourselfs yearly goals but why not take this approach and go forward with no clutter getting in the way.
As the new year starts to arrive many of us will start to take down the decorations and put them away but all too often we just sling them into boxes without paying attention and don’t put away probably. Use this time to sort through the decorations and store away only what you know you are going to use next year. Charity shops and homeless shelters will always welcome old decorations.
Starting on the 1st January set yourself a declutter challenge then it won’t seem like such a daunting boring task.
If anyone would like to play along with me then make sure your following me on social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Twitter where I will motivate you daily to achieve the daily tasks that are listed blow for you.
Please feel free to share your acheivements with me as I love to see how you are getting on.
January Declutter Challenge – Free printable.
1st Fridge
2nd Food Cupboards
3rd Kitchen Drawers
4th Junk Drawers
5th Tupperware
6th Pin Board
7th Handbags/schools bags
8th School uniform
9th Towels and bedding
10th Toiletries
11th windowsills
12th Make up
13th Kids Toys
14th Under stairs cupboards
15th Coats and Shoes
16th Paperwork
17th Under the Beds
18th Mugs and Glasses
19th Book shelves
20th Medicine cabinet
21st Cleaning products
22nd Porch/entrance area
23rd Office desk
24th Kids arts and crafts
25th Magazines/newspapers
26th Underwear Drawers
27th Bedside cabinets
28th Freezer
29th Utility room
30th Garage
31st Garden Shed.
I have produced a printable all about declutter so if you are in a flutter then my printable maybe to help you. or download my daily challenge list CLICK HERE
For more decluttering advice see more here.
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Love this! Thank you. On maternity leave and determined to get House ship shape before I go back!
congratulations on your new addition 🙂
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Thank you hun x
I’m going to join you with this! I really need a good sort out, I cleared out he fridge today and hadn’t even seen your post so I’ve started right!
Fab news I small task every day makes it so much easier then a full day of decluttering x
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