What better time to get into the habit clearing and organising. Keeping it simple is the key. Create a system for keeping items in certain places. Have a special place for everything. Things will slowly become clearer and tidier. Use baskets, bins, draws, cardboard boxes, organisers to put things in every time. Simple measures such as putting mail in an organiser and your magazines or newspapers in a basket every day, will keep things more in order. Switching to online billing can also eliminate a lot of paper clutter caused from monthly statements and bills.

If you are short on space, a good tip is to buy furniture with storage space included. Items such as beds with draws or coffee tables with shelves can help to organise your items and reduce clutter. Use box files to store utility bills, put up some shelves to store possessions and clear untidy mess on tables or work surfaces.

Memory boxes are a great idea. Use a memory box to keep small items close to hand. You are more likely to look through a small box of sentimental trinkets occasionally. Keep focused and store only treasured memory items. Take photographs of large items to place in the memory box before sending the item to a charity shop for someone else to get use out of them if you no longer need them.

Following these simple tips will help you start de-cluttering your home and create a more relaxed and peaceful environment.