I don't know if I've posted this before, so I'm just going to post it now and delete it later if I come across it in an older post.
A woman came to Toastmasters a while back and gave a speech on how to keep your house organized and decluttered. She had some experience with hoarding and devised a plan to tackle the issue.
Step 1: Get Mentally Prepped
The problem most people face when cleaning up a space is being overwhelmed by how much there is to clean. Just relax, take a breathe, and work one area at a time.
Step 2: Start in a Small Place
Work little by little so that you can see the progress being made in the short term and work towards making the lasting impact.
Step 3: Don't Keep Everything
Some times people keep things around -not because the items have sentimental value, but because they feel guilty about throwing them away or getting rid of them. "My grandmother gave this to me when i was 3 and I'm suppose to keep it even though I don't like it because I would be a horrible person to throw something like this away." Just because someone gives you something doesn't mean you have to keep it. Odds are they'll never check to see if you've kept it anyway. Get rid of things you don't need or want.
Step 4: Kitchen Accumulation
Often times people have more items in the kitchen then they need. People inherit a lot of their dishes and accumulate a large quantity of pots, pans, and silverware. Get rid of it! If you really need more stuff, you can always buy more later down the line.
Step 5: The Dreaded Closet
Get rid of stuff you do not wear. Closets usually break down into 3 categories:
1) Clothes you actually wear
2) Formal or Sentimental clothes you rarely wear
3) Clothes you don't wear period but they look nice on the hanger
Get rid of the 3rd Category and keep Category 2 to a minimum.
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