Decluttering quotes that will motivate you to get started
There are so many emotions tied to decluttering in our lives. If it was as simple as starting a task and finishing it, we would all be doing it effortlessly. However, our emotions and feelings are often front and center when facing the challenge of decluttering. So, before we start the process, we need to get some clarity into the WHY. Why have we held on to so many things? Why can’t we let go? When we face these questions head on, we can then begin the process of decluttering our homes and our lives.
I often need to be reminded of the “why” when things get out of control in my life. Reflecting back on my journey gives me hope for the future.
Decluttering quotes inspire me, and I hope that they can help you ask yourself some tough questions, reflect on your why, and get started with decluttering your life!
Why do you need to declutter?
Here are some of my favorite decluttering quotes to remind myself why I need to get started decluttering. You see, I am a very organized person, but things come into our homes every day. This means that if you declutter once, you are magically not done for eternity! These quotes will help you to begin and continue the process:
- You don’t have to stop everything to get organized; you just have to start. Start somewhere right now”. – Donna Smallin
- “Organization is a skill that can be learned by anyone at any time. I truly believe that”. – Lisa K. Woodruff
- “A good system shortens the road to the goal”. – Orison Swett Marden
- “The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of anything you don’t” – Joshua Becker
- It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can”. – Sidney Smith
- “The best way to find out what we really need is to get rid of what we don’t”. – Marie Kondo
- “Don’t confuse having less with being less, having more with being more, or what you have for who you are”. – Unknown
When I read the above decluttering quotes, they always inspire me to start somewhere! Even if I can’t tackle the entire house at once, I know if I start, I am on my way to inner calm. Below are some of the decluttering quotes I love that truly reveal what you can gain by decluttering in all aspects of your life:
The amazing benefits of decluttering
- “Out of clutter, find simplicity”. – Albert Einstein
- “Outer order contributes to inner calm”. – Gretchen Rubin
- “Happiness is a place between too little and too much”. – Finnish Proverb
- “The more you throw away, the more you will find”. – Unknown
- “What I know for sure is that when you declutter – whether it’s on your home, your head, or your heart – it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life, and your family”. – Peter Walsh
- “You will find it necessary to let things go; simply for the reason they are heavy”. – Unknown
- “Clear clutter. Make space for you”. – Magdalena Vandenberg
- “Collect moments not things”. – Unknown
- “Strive not to get more done, but to have less to do”. – Francine Jay
- “Minimalism is about intentionality, not deprivation” – Unknown
- “Buy less. Choose well”. – Vivienne Westwood
As I said before, thinking about all of the positive things that come from decluttering is often enough to get me started on my journey. But then there are those days. You know the ones. The days when you are motivated to do absolutely nothing and no amount of positivity will change your mind. Well, I have those days, and when I do, I feel that I sometimes need a jolt to drag myself out of the dumps and get reenergized. The decluttering quotes below I consider “tough love” quotes. They are as real as it gets, and if all else fails, I turn to these below:
Tough love Decluttering quotes
- “Clutter is the physical manifestation of unmade decisions fueled by procrastination”. – Christina Scalise
- “Your home is living space, not storage space”. – Francine Jay
- “Under the influence of clutter, we may underestimate how much time we’re giving to the less important stuff”. – Zoe Kim
- “Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions”. – Barbara Hemphill
- “The more things you own, the more they own you”. – Unknown
- “Look around. All that clutter used to be money”. – Unknown
- “Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self”. Eleanor Brownn
Well, there you have it! I rely on all of the above decluttering quotes to remind myself to stay the course. Sometimes I need motivation just to get started, sometimes I need to be reminded about the joys I will find when decluttering my life, and sometimes I need a little “tough love” to get motivated.
If you need more motivation to get organized and start decluttering, you can read about 6 steps to declutter and get my decluttering checklist here:
Feeling even more inspired? Check out my 30 day Decluttering Challenge here:
You can find even more inspiration in this article from Easy Organized Homes: Decluttering and Minimalist Quotes
I hope the above can help you along your decluttering journey!
