Minimalizing in 2021?

 I think people will be minimalizing in 2021. Why?

• We have stayed mostly at home for 2020, and 2021 doesn’t look to be any different.
• The people who clean, and clean, and clean are getting tired of cleaning, and dusting, and mopping, and vacuuming around “stuff.”
• They are tired of begging, pleading, or nagging other housemates or family members to help clean, organize, or put things away.
• Solution—get rid of the expletive stuff so they will not have to clean around it, and it will not collect as clutter.

Doing so will not be quick and painless. It will require a strong will and fearless determination.

Compromise before Drastic Measures

• Boxes of stuff sitting around collecting dust. Date the box, and if you don’t go in it for a predetermined time—let it go.
• Clothing on the floor—Clean all of it and put it up. Sort and reduce items until they fit the available space. Add hampers to each bedroom. Add a valet chair or chair with arms and a place for shoes underneath. Add clothes hooks or a clothes rack.
• Dishes not getting washed—Box it up and reduce place settings to 2 for each household person. Hide the rest away or let it go.
• Toys must fit the shelves or in the closets. Provide containers. On the floor—gather it up into time out, ransom it with chores or good behavior.

Declare a “No Purchase 3-Month Moratorium.” Decide that no one may purchase new items to join the collection that is already within the home.