How to Start Decluttering When You Feel Overwhelmed

Decluttering your life is a journey that you start and often restart.

A journey that, I'd argue, is vital to embark on—there's so much life on the other side of your decluttering efforts.

But when getting started decluttering is hard, whether the cause is a health condition, a significant life event, or an overwhelming number of possessions, decluttering can feel futile—regardless of the rewards promised “at the end of the road.”

I decided to “go minimalist” with a preschooler, baby, and postpartum depression diagnosis in tow.

When you're overwhelmed, your drive to start decluttering can be missing or fickle at best. I've been there.

I'd guess many of us have. In fact, 54 percent of Americans are overwhelmed by the amount of clutter they have, and 78 percent of them say they have no idea how to start decluttering.

If you identify with that latter percentage—if you're having a hard time getting started decluttering because of overwhelm—read on.

Here are 5 tips to help you start decluttering when you feel overwhelmed:

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Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached over 1M people worldwide through her blog. Julia also practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home. She resides with her husband, two extremely lively young daughters, three-year-old son, and baby girl. You can also find her on Facebook.