Why do a trash sweep right now?
But you still need to find a little spark of motivation to do it.
Personally, I find that I’ll do a trash sweep at the most unpredictable times.
Do I end up launching into a full-blown cleaning fit after that?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
It just feels good to harness that momentum when it strikes me.
By now, I’ve figured out that I do this when I’m feeling overwhelmed or unfocused.
You have other options, too.
But what is a trash sweep?
Let’s tie this up with a definition so you’re free to get started.
A trash sweep is what it sounds like: You don’t focus on cleaning or organizing.
You just move through a room, gathering up anything that can be thrown out.
It might sound a little obvious at first since you probably don’t keep actualtrasheverywhere.
But look around and you might be surprised.
Did you buy some flowers last week that are looking a little crusty in their vase?
Are there spice containers on your counter that are nearing the end of their useful life?
What about things your dog bit up that you just left on the floor?
What helps me when I do a trash sweep is adopting a sort of vicious mindset.
I remove sentimentality and assess everything I look at from a “yes” or “no” perspective.
No, I do not need those birthday cards.
No, I do not need those empty boxes.
No, I do not need those mismatched socks whose partners are never coming back from the laundromat abyss.
Now it’s your turn!
