What Type of Clutterbug Are You?

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Clutter is a normal part of daily life, but have you ever wondered what your unique style is when it comes to clutter and organization?

If so, you've come to the right place! Just answer these questions, and we'll tell you what type of Clutterbug you are and provide some personalized tips to help you declutter your space. Hit that "Start Quiz" button to get started!

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Questions Overview

1. What does your bedroom currently look like?
  1. It's completely clean, organized, and tidy.
  2. It looks tidy on the surface, but it's a mess inside the closet and drawers.
  3. It's not super messy, but a few items are out of place.
  4. It's very messy with piles of stuff scattered around.
2. Do you have one or more "junk drawers" (an unorganized drawer where you toss random items)?
  1. Yes
  2. No
3. When you're done using something, what do you do with it?
  1. Immediately put it away where it belongs.
  2. Stuff it in a drawer or cabinet, so it's out of sight.
  3. Put it on a counter or shelf where it's easy to find.
  4. Leave it out wherever I used it. I usually forget to put things away!
4. On a scale of 1-10, how much does clutter bother you in your living space?
  1. 9-10. I absolutely hate it!
  2. 7-8. It bothers me a fair amount.
  3. 4-6. It's sorta whatever to me.
  4. 0-3. I don't really mind it!
5. Which of these things do you think is your biggest clutter issue?
  1. Disorganized drawers and cabinets.
  2. Piles of stuff on counters and floors.
  3. Holding onto too many things I don't need.
  4. I'm actually pretty organized. I only have a little clutter!
6. What do your kitchen and bathroom countertops currently look like?
  1. My counters are completely tidy with no clutter.
  2. My counters are cleared off, but the drawers are another story...
  3. My counters have some unorganized piles of stuff that I use frequently.
  4. My counters have a lot of stuff on them, but they're in labelled organizers and containers.
7. How often do you tidy up your living space?
  1. Every day or almost every day.
  2. Once per week.
  3. A few times per month.
  4. Honestly, I wait until the clutter is overwhelming.
8. Do you like detailed organization systems (color coding, labels, small categories, etc)?
  1. No, I find them too complicated.
  2. Yes! I'm a very detail-oriented person.
9. Do you prefer visual storage (countertop organizers, wall hooks) or hidden storage (drawer organizers, inside closet storage)?
  1. Visual storage. I like things to be accessible and easy to spot.
  2. Hidden storage. I want it out of sight, out of mind!
10. And finally, how would you describe your home's overall vibe?
  1. Minimalist, simple, and clean.
  2. Pretty, stylish, and polished.
  3. Cozy, comfortable, and lived-in.
  4. Bright, colorful, and fun.

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Tips for Decluttering Your Home

Remind yourself of the benefits. If you're having trouble motivating yourself to get started, it might help to learn a little about the positive impacts decluttering can have. For example, research shows that decluttering can lead to more focus, improved mental health, better productivity, and less stress.[1]

Start with one small area. Trying to tackle your whole home at once can be overwhelming, which may lead you to give up. Instead, pick one important area to declutter first. Make sure it's somewhere you spend a lot of time, like your bedroom, work-from-home desk, or living room, so you'll notice the impact immediately. From there, you can make a plan to tackle the remaining rooms in your space one at a time![2]

Donate things you don't need. Go through your belongings to see if you're holding onto anything that you don't use anymore. These items might be unnecessarily cluttering up your space, but they could be super useful to someone else! Once you've gathered your items, look up donation centers in your community to drop them off at, such as Goodwill or The Salvation Army.

Store things you don't use often. If you've got some items that you rarely use but don't want to donate, consider investing in a storage space for them. This allows you to hang onto the items that you care about, while also clearing up some much-needed space in your home.

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-resilient-brain/202302/the-many-mental-benefits-of-decluttering
  2. ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_steps_to_decluttering_your_life