Cleaning of the last time: a new approach to restore order in Swedish
Tips A Life / / December 19, 2019
Scandinavians gave the world a lot of interesting things - from the books of Hans Christian Andersen and Astrid Lindgren to lifestyles hyugge and lag. Another gift comes to the organization of domestic space and maintain cleanliness.
Döstädning - translated from the Swedish by it translates roughly as "suicide cleaning." In less frightening terms - "cleaning like the last time."
The author of the concept, the Swedish artist Margareta Magnussen, published a book with the somewhat controversial name "Gentle Art Swedish death-cleaning: how to free yourself and your family from a life of disorder, "has put forward a simple thesis:" Look around. What will be left after you if you die tomorrow? "And suddenly this idea has become a fashion trend.
Layfhaker lays out the essence of the "death-cleaning", so to speak, on the shelves.
Why do it
Margarete Magnussen 80, and initially she wrote a book for people over 50 - those who, like herself, already thinking about the inevitable life-finals. Most people go with the flow: buy new things, keep the old, do not attach importance to the confusion and trash that had accumulated in the house. Few asks himself the question: what will happen with these things, if just now I was suddenly gone?
Your heirs will see all the mess you left behind. And if there are too many things, it is unlikely they will be able to figure out which ones are really important and will serve as a reminder for you, and what is unnecessary junk. Some of the things will go in the trash. Part - on sale. Maybe your loved ones even have to hire a cleaning company to clean up all the mess you left behind?
Margareta MagnussenI often ask myself: Will anyone happier if I left the house this thing? When the answer is 'no', I get rid of it.
It is from this point of view Döstädning concept offers an approach to the organization of domestic space. The purpose of cleaning becomes absolutely clear: to make it easier for friends. Leave behind a light, "clean" memory. To make sure that every thing in the house was filled with a sense of - and then it is unlikely that you will have a lot of things, and, therefore, to maintain order in the house would be a very simple task.
In addition, there is one more bonus: "suicide" Cleaning is not tedious. Going through filling your home items, getting rid of the unnecessary and focusing on important, you can revise your life overestimate it, leave the most precious memories in the memory. And then - to live in an orderly filled with air and light space.
7 harvest rules in Swedish
In cleaning "like the last time" are not so many rules, it is intuitive. However, a few key points still have, and it is important to concentrate on them.
1. Even if you are under 50, this concept is also suitable for you
The idea of "dying" cleaning is efficient at any age. Because from childhood we know which things are important for us, cause fond memories and give joy, and what - no. This method is suitable for anyone who wants to simplify and streamline their lives.
2. Tidy smoothly, slowly but continuously
The concept Döstädning you not just to clean up - you iterate through your life. In this process, there is no rush and bustle of the place, it can not be restricted to a specific period of time. "Suicide" cleaning is regarded as a change of lifestyle and not as banal dusting and unfolding of things in the cupboards.
3. Ozvuchte know what you are doing
Telling friends and family, and why do you get rid of things and update rules for the organization of space, you make your intentions clear. It will make you feel the responsibility and not leave the process in the middle.
4. Giving people the things which have no place in your life
Once you have spent on the purchase of these items time and money, and they certainly have their value. But not for you. Perhaps, this value can feel someone else. Give things a chance! Books (at least some) will certainly be pleased to your friends. Toys and clothes - needy families. And you get the joy not only of restoring order in their own lives, but also from the donation process.
5. Start cleaning from the closet or dressing room
Magnussen says that it is the least costly step emotionally: clothing and footwear we leave easier than with books, ornaments or toys. Starting with simple, it will be easier to continue.
6. Remember that the cleaning has psychotherapeutic effect
After all, it is not about the upcoming finals. It is about to redefine their lives and to focus on what matters most. "Suicide" cleaning - a kind of simple and sensitive way to write a clear and simple own history.
7. Thank yourself for the statement
Once you have completed the next stage of the interim order of guidance, thank yourself for it. And even reward: the reward could be going to the movies, beautiful manicure, a new haircut or, for example, dinner in a cozy cafe with the closest. It will be a good emotional support on your way.
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