8 spots to declutter on a daily basis
<p>Many people who are naturally tidy will say that orderliness is merely a habit.</p>
<p>So get into the groove of doing a little bit of decluttering every day, and you're sure to live a (somewhat) more streamlined life.</p>
<p>Here are eight areas in your home that could do with a tidy on-the-daily.</p>
<p><strong>1. The mailbox </strong></p>
<p>Start setting your home life in order before you even walk in the door by making sure to clear your mailbox.</p>
<p>Any junk mail can go straight in the recycling bin outside and you can deal with mail and bills immediately.</p>
<p><strong>2. Your handbag</strong></p>
<p>The busier a woman is, the more likely she is to accumulate fodder in her handbag. Receipts, toiletries, charger cables, hair clips, mail, snacks, and more will get lumped into the bag.</p>
<p>Take a couple of minutes at the end of each day to clear what's arrived there into the relevant places, and make sure you have what you need for tomorrow.</p>
<p><strong>3. The kitchen sink</strong></p>
<p>Does anyone really enjoy doing the dishes? </p>
<p>Washing dirty pots and pans is an activity that only becomes less attractive the longer you leave it.</p>
<p>Do yourself a favour and the air in your home a favour - don't leave unwashed dishes in the sink overnight.</p>
<p><strong>4. Your clothes pile </strong></p>
<p>Let's be real - we all have one of these. Whether it's your chair, a corner of your bed or in a hamper, unworn clothes just seem to gather.</p>
<p>Make it your practice to return clothes to the wardrobe before bed for a more relaxing bedroom (and maybe even a better night's sleep).</p>
<p><strong>5. The car</strong></p>
<p>Don't treat your car like an open-plan filing system, a trash can or a laundry basket.</p>
<p>Make a rule - when you get out of the car, all new additions - like coffee cups or the drycleaning you just retrieved - come out with you.</p>
<p><strong>6. The kitchen bench</strong></p>
<p>The counter in your kitchen is a waypoint in the home where clutter easily accumulates.</p>
<p>It might be tempting to decorate this space with a tray for odds and ends, but by doing this, you're simply allowing yourself to procrastinate. </p>
<p>Instead, create a pinboard somewhere in your kitchen. Reminders and important documents can be pinned, everything else can go back where it belongs.</p>
<p><strong>7. Your desk </strong></p>
<p>Maintaining a tidy home office is important for morale and productivity. Plus, you deserve to work in well ordered environment.</p>
<p>It's easy to bring things from around the house onto your desk (e.g. scissors, charging cables) and then be frantically wondering where they are later.</p>
<p>When you finish your work for the day, make a ritual of putting everything away. </p>
<p><strong>8. Your wallet </strong></p>
<p>File receipts, remove excess coins, keep an eye on your loyalty cards (you might have a nice surprise) and make sure you have all your cards.</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>
<p><em>Written by Anabela Rea. Republished with permission on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz.</span></strong></a></em></p>
