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By Caitlin Colder<\/i>
Blog<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the New Year and everyone\u2019s focused (for now at least) on their resolutions \u2013 getting fitter, richer or happier in some way. But whether it\u2019s your resolution or not, don\u2019t wait until spring to have a clean out \u2013 there\u2019s nothing more motivating than a good de-cluttering session! See how getting rid of certain things will help you reach your goals with the following tips:<\/p>\n

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Getting rid of\u2026 unwanted clothing<\/h2>\n

This one\u2019s a given, especially as you\u2019ve probably hit the boxing day sales recently and probably need room for all your purchases. Adopt a capsule wardrobe and clear out the things you never wear, things that don’t fit, or anything you no longer love and donate\/sell. If you struggle with clearing out your wardrobe or hate the thought of downsizing, make a \u2018yes\u2019, \u2018no\u2019 and \u2018maybe\u2019 pile and pack the maybes away. You\u2019ll see which items you really love when you go back to the box and pull out that top you miss wearing!<\/p>\n

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Clearing out\u2026 your old and unwanted make-up<\/h2>\n

This can save you money, as by using out of date make-up you could risk your skin\u2019s condition and may resort to buying more skincare products to tackle the issue. This is also an opportunity to look at what brushes\/tools you hardly use \u2013 maybe you prefer using beauty blenders to brushes, or eyebrow pencil over powder.<\/p>\n

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De-cluttering\u2026 your unwanted Christmas gifts<\/h2>\n

Be honest with yourself, do you really need all those deodorant sets\/shower gels\/body lotions? Charity shops often accept unused toiletry sets \u2013 if you still have lotions and potions from last year go through which ones you want to switch out, the same can be applied to any gift you know you won\u2019t use (just don\u2019t tell the person who gifted you!). Useful items like deodorant can be stored until you need them \u2013 don\u2019t keep anything you don\u2019t like the look\/smell of! The best way to deal with gift guilt is to be honest with your friends and family the following year when they ask you what you want so they don\u2019t waste money on something you won\u2019t like.<\/p>\n

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Sort through\u2026 your social media<\/h2>\n

And this isn\u2019t just the old Facebook unfriending spree \u2013 go through who you follow on Instagram\/Pinterest\/Twitter and be honest with who\u2019s posts aren\u2019t relevant to your interests anymore or who\u2019s feeds you rarely interact with. This will help you to refocus on your interests and personal tastes \u2013 instead of being bombarded with content that doesn\u2019t resonate with you, you can be inspired by people that do!<\/p>\n

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Make space in\u2026 your time<\/h2>\n

Now you\u2019ve cleared out many areas that you may spend a lot of time on, take the time to relax! You might feel unproductive and lazy, but it\u2019s important to clear your mind every once in a while and recover from everyday life. In fact, this will help you reach your goals as you won\u2019t feel as overwhelmed and can focus on what’s important to you!<\/p>\n

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