I front-loaded the downloadable decluttering calendar printable with kid stuff, so you can get it done before school has started or is too far underway. Tackle the kid stuff first (before school starts or while they are on a break) You can wake up an extra half hour, grab a quick few minutes after dinner or anytime in between. You don’t always want to do it, but you sure feel better when you are done.

I’ve always said decluttering and organizing is like working out.

Grab a coffee (or your beverage of choice), and get started! That’s why this month, I’ve broken down closet decluttering tasks into quick, daily tasks that should take you no more than 20 minutes at a time. It’s hard work though.Ī divide and conquer approach may be the best way to purge your closet and make it a whole lot less stressful. Decluttering your closet at super-fast speeds is totally possible. You may be thinking you want to declutter your clothes in just one day. No more staring at wasted money from buying clothes simiply because they are on sale but don’t really suit your style or preferences.ĭelcuttering your closet gives you peace. No more feeling frumpy, too big, or uncomfortable in the clothes you want to like but really don’t enjoy. No more sifting through clothes to find the same outfits you always wear. It brings a sense of calm.ĭecluttering makes your mornings easier. Then, you move in, load all your clothes inside, and before you know it, you can’t squeeze another hanger in or cram another item on the shelf.ĭecluttering brings more than space. You know that feeling you get when you move into a new house, see an empty closet space, and think this space is HUGE? Who has time to declutter closets with the start of school, work, and other activities? Why you need to declutter your closet How on earth am I supposed to make room for more?! What am I to do with the ones I am cleaning out?ĭon’t even get me started on the time constraints. I mean, they already have so many clothes. Every year, I have a mild panic moment when I realize we need to buy more clothes for them. School is about to start back for my kids. I avoid it with all my being too, as I get no joy from it. I have two girls, one year apart and one to two sizes apart.Įvery season or growth spurt I have to lock myself in their room and go through the outgrown clothes, store them for the younger one, or figure out a way to consign or give away the ones the younger one has outgrown. It happened to me several times when I first started decluttering, and I was dragging my feet for months on going through my clothes after a job change.Įven more than my own clothes, I HATE working through my kids’ clothes. The water helps soften the nail.Going through your own clothes can be a challenge that makes you want to give up before you even get started. Cut and file toenails after soaking them in warm water.To file fingernails, tape a nail file to a table and run your fingers over it.Also, depending on the strength in your affected hand, you might want to try foot-operated clippers. Special nail clippers designed to be used with only one hand are available.If your hand is clenched (in a claw-like manner) as a result of a stroke, keep your fingernails short and smooth.If you lie on a bed, you may be able to reach your lower legs more easily. To shave your legs, use an electric shaver.To trim a mustache, use a single-edge razor.Then apply the cream with your strong hand.To apply shaving cream, squeeze the cream onto the back of your weak hand or onto the edge of the sink.Use a disposable razor so you don’t have to change blades.Or, if you prefer using blades, puff out your cheeks when you shave. Use an electric shaver if you have to shave with one hand.To clean dentures, try using a suction brush or denture soak.To floss, try disposable flossing toothpicks or a floss threader.Hold the toothbrush between the thumb and forefinger of your weak hand, applying the toothpaste with the strong hand.Hold the toothbrush in your teeth and apply the toothpaste with your strong hand.Use your strong hand to squeeze it onto your tongue, and then pick up the toothbrush.Toothpaste tubes with flip tops are easiest to use for applying toothpaste: Change to a “wash-and-wear” hairstyle to avoid the need for hair dryers and curling irons.To clean your hairbrush, hold it between your knees, and then pull a comb through it to get the hair out.Use a curling brush to eliminate the need for rollers.

Use a wall-mounted hair dryer or buy a wall mount for a hand-held dryer.

By using both mirrors together, you can see the back of your head.Mount an extension mirror near a mirror in the bathroom or on a dresser.These tips can help you get started: Hair Grooming Your personal care can be a major step in recovering from stroke.

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