Refresh Your Space and Your Soul with These Spring-Cleaning Tips

All around Amblebrook at Gettysburg, spring is in the air, signaling a fresh start in nature. It’s also a great time to freshen up our living spaces, and lighten our mental load.

As the saying goes, a cluttered house is a cluttered mind. So it’s no surprise that tidying up is proven to increase self‑esteem, boost energy and increase happiness. Bonus: that simplified space allows for more time, energy and connection to enjoy Amblebrook’s active, wellness‑driven community. Try these tips to organize your way into a more joyful spring.

Become a Mindful Minimalist

Sparked by the Netflix hit series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” minimalism has become a global phenomenon. Far more than simply tossing out things, the concept is to mindfully focus on the things that matter and remove those that don’t. Once you eliminate the excess things you have lying around your house, you might be surprised at how much better you feel. By simplifying your home and your life, you are freeing up time and energy to focus on what really matters.

Organize the Organization

Moving into a new home is a great time to purge what’s unnecessary. But, be prepared – the process can be time consuming, and even emotional. As you tackle each room, organize items into categories: keep, throw away, donate, sell, save for family members. Resist the urge to re‑sort your piles once you’ve made decisions.

Commit to keeping only your daily essentials on your countertops to give it a clean look. Otherwise, designate spaces for your things in your new home’s closets and cabinets.

Start Small

Set yourself up for success by zeroing in on one or two specific areas at a time. Because they are generally the smaller rooms in the home with less space to gather clutter, bathrooms are a good place to start. Enjoy that feel‑good boost when you ditch all that expired medication and old makeup!

From there, move to lesser‑used spaces like a guest room before graduating to primary bedrooms, the kitchen and office areas. Invest in an extended duster to reach high surfaces and light fixtures without needing a ladder.

Make it a Family Affair

Perhaps the hardest things to part with are those with sentimental value. Invite the kids and grandkids to help. Earmark a day or weekend for the family to help you go through family heirlooms and mementos. Provide boxes and packing supplies for each person’s treasures.

Go Digital

Have lots of photo albums? Consider using a digital scanning service or one of the free scanning software programs. You can do the same with favorite recipes. Downsizing and spring cleaning also is a good opportunity to go paperless by turning those overflowing file cabinets of household papers into digital files, which can be saved to the cloud or a hard drive. Share your accumulated books with local schools, libraries or hospitals – and commit to e‑readers for your next purchases.

Now doesn’t it feel great to start fresh with just the things you really love? You’re ready for your next adventure, and at Amblebrook, we’re here to help you find it.

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