Moving into a new home can be a fresh start—an exciting adventure to begin a new chapter in your life. It can also be a nerve-wracking, stressful experience and a daunting task.

While you could simply throw everything you own into boxes and hope for the best, this approach is a recipe for disaster down the line, including but not limited to disorder, lack of space, and excess boxes everywhere.

That is why one of the most critical aspects ahead of moving day is decluttering your home fast and getting rid of some of your belongings. It’s the perfect opportunity to evaluate what you own, accept what you must keep, and let go of things that no longer serve your life goals.