1. “Having too much of anything results in chaos, confusion and clutter.” ― Geralin Thomas- Author of Decluttering Your Home: Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets.
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
2. “If you’re not using the stuff in your home, get rid of it. You’re not going to start using it more by shoving it in a closet somewhere.” ― Joshua Becker –
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
3. “Our habit to accumulate and to cling to clutter is often representative of practices we’ve adopted to protect or sooth ourselves.” ― Mary Vraa – Author of PopUpPurge™ Release Midlife Clutter & Reclaim Inner Clarity
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
4. “Another thing we must recognize about clutter is that it’s active. Even if it is just sitting there on a shelf or buried in a box, clutter is actively working in our lives.” ― Kathi Lipp – Author of Clutter Free: Quick and Easy Steps to Simplifying Your Space
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
5. “Declutter your mind, your heart, your home. Let go of the heaviness that is weighing you down. Make your life simple, but significant.” ― Maria De Fillo
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
6.“Clutter is caused by a failure to return things to where they belong. Therefore, storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.” ― Marie Kondō Author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.
Source: https://www.fillingthejars.com/declutter-quotes/
7. “When we disperse storage of a particular item throughout the house and tidy one place at a time, we can never grasp the overall volume and therefore can never finish. To escape this negative spiral, tidy by category, not by place.” ― Marie Kondō – Author of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
Source: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/decluttering
(Environment can have an impact on your physical or emotional health if you have ever felt uneasy in a space. Be attentive about creating spaces that feel cosy, welcome, and settled before the external clutter starts to negatively affect your mental state and that of your visitors.)
8. “All you need to do is take the time to sit down and examine each item you own, decide whether you want to keep or discard it, and then choose where to put what you keep.” ― Marie Kondō
(Getting rid of clutter takes time. It is a process, and frequently one that calls for both inspiration and motivation in equal measure.)
9. “You never have to throw away that which you never buy”- UNKNOWN-
Source: https://organisemyhouse.com/clutter-quotes/
(It can be difficult to accept—especially if you are a shopaholic—but it is important to realise that buying less means maintaining your home with fewer possessions.)
10. “Make space in your life for what matters”-UNKNOWN
Source: https://organisemyhouse.com/clutter-quotes/
(– You must make that space available, whether it is in the form of physical space (such as clearing the messy garage to establish a gym or craft area) or mental space (such as freeing up your hectic day to allow for developing a new business).
11. “Collect moment, not things”-UNKNOWN
Source: https://organisemyhouse.com/clutter-quotes/
(Things break, only endure a fleeting time, and are often forgotten when something new comes along (this is especially true for children’s toys). Yet, great memories of life experiences can last a lifetime. Consider the past few years. Do you remember exactly what you received for Christmas, or are your memories of the day itself more vivid? This in and of itself is a terrific way to think when trying to declutter because you not only save money by buying less, but also spend less time maintaining things, giving you more time and money to focus on creating those lifelong memories.)
12. “Minimalism isn’t about removing things you love. It is about removing the things that distract you from the things you love.”- Joshua Becker- Author of “The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life”
Source: https://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/g32031382/decluttering-cleaning-quotes/
13. “Having a simplified, uncluttered home is a form of self-care.” – Emma Scheib
Source: https://www.veranda.com/home-decorators/g32031382/decluttering-cleaning-quotes/
14. “The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” -Joshua Becker (Author of “The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life “)
Source: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inspirational-quotes-decluttering-36638725
(It takes more than simply purchasing new furnishings or decor to create a house that you enjoy. You need a clean slate before you can create that space (and life)! Find out what you can get rid of before adding anything new if you need a fresh start in any area of your life. You might be pleasantly surprised by how rested you are!)
15. “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris (Discarding excess clutter and the emotional baggage it holds can be freeing)
Source: https://www.fillingthejars.com/declutter-quotes/
16. “Clutter is the physical manifestation of unmade decisions fuelled by procrastination.” —Christina Scalise (Author of “Organize Your Life and More”)
Source: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inspirational-quotes-decluttering-36638725
(When you look at the clutter, it is simple to only see the material things that have gathered in your pantry, closet, or cabinets. Yes, the clutter itself can be a pain. The true problem with clutter, though, lies underneath the surface. Your motivation to go up can come from realising that the clutter in your home is the result of unfinished business and, ultimately, procrastination).
17. “Under the influence of clutter, we may underestimate how much time we’re giving to the less important stuff.” —Zoë Kim (Author of “Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life “)
Source: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inspirational-quotes-decluttering-36638725
(Have you ever considered how clutter affects your home in ways other than just taking up space? You might be motivated to spend some time decluttering if you realise that having needless goods around would also mean squandering time on time-wasting activities)
18. “The question of what you want to own is also the question of how you want to live your life.” —Marie Kondo (Author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”)
Source: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/inspirational-quotes-decluttering-36638725
(Keep in mind that everything in your house has a purpose, whether you use it or not. Remember that what you maintain in your home will affect your overall quality of life when you purge your possessions (or simply arrange a drawer overflowing with receipts and other paperwork). Do not alter your lifestyle because of what you believe you ought to maintain!)
