Why decluttering is so hard and how to kickstart a mental shift. As a professional organizer, I’m often asked why decluttering is so difficult. There are certainly many reasons that come into play, but many underlying challenges arise because of one thing. Lack of motivation. It’s utterly simple, and yet so complex. Change only happens…
It’s finally summer — the kids are out of school and you are free to finally dig in and declutter the house! Here are 5 ways to make the most of your efforts. Summertime typically creates a great time for families to declutter. Kids are either busy playing, exploring, or maybe even away at camp…
Starting the decluttering process can be emotional. So what do you do when the emotions get to be too much? When I started the decluttering process, I was a new mom surrounded by piles and piles of stuff. I didn’t know where to start, and I certainly didn’t have a clue about how to listen…
Have you hit a decluttering wall and just don’t know how to get your momentum back? Or maybe you haven’t even started the work yet, but know you need to tackle the mess. Take heart, because I’ve got a special challenge just for you! Project Simplicity is a one-of-a-kind decluttering challenge, made with busy moms…
If you’ve ever struggled to let go of an item, you’re not alone! Here’s how I found freedom from the clutches of clutter, and you can too. By the time my daughter was born four years ago, I began to feel like I was drowning in endless piles of stuff. Well-meaning friends handed over bag…
A few weeks ago I got the urge to minimize my shoes. I had no idea that I’d also be hit with some important life lessons or that it was the start of a massive decluttering snowball. There was nothing special about that morning. I just wanted to get rid of the shoe bin by…