The New York Times - The key to spring cleaning

Every year, usually right around the first time I bathe my shoulders in sunlight instead of a sweater, I feel the itch to spring clean. Like so many people, I eye messy spaces like my closet or fridge and experience a burst of motivation, like I’ll be a new person on the other side of it.

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But I also know from experience that what can seem like a cathartic afternoon of spring cleaning can actually be overwhelming in practice. Our advice? Start with decluttering. Take inventory of your things and cull the excess now, so that you’re streamlining the actual cleaning come spring.

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If you’re looking for a game plan or some motivation, sign up for our 6-day decluttering challenge. Each day, I’ll send you a piece of actionable advice designed to bring order to your messiest spaces. Our hope is that by the end, you’ll look around and notice things are a bit calmer than they were before. Here’s to sunnier skies, less clutter, and zero meltdowns along the way. 

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