Slowly
Declutter
Quick fixes around the home
can bring calm to the chaos.
For a balanced approach, focus
on small areas that reduce
mental clutter and make your
life more manageable. Low-lift,
high-impact tasks include:
• Unsubscribing from emails
you don't read
• Cleaning out expired spices
and baking supplies before
the holidays
• Refreshing your drop zone
to accommodate school gear
and wet weather
Go Offline
It's easy to get caught up in watching TV,
scrolling social media, or sitting in front of
a computer on these longer, darker nights.
Counter the draining digital noise by
choosing one screen-free evening
each week and experimenting with
a hobby, such as baking, knitting,
puzzling, needlepoint, or painting.
• Replenishing your car emergency kit
• Pitching old food storage containers
• Restocking your medicine cabinet
• Purging odd socks
• Tossing old candles that have lost their
scent
• Auditing your gift wrap and holiday décor
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