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Letting Go of What Might Have Been: How to Declutter Aspirational Items with Compassion and Clarity
Learn how to declutter emotionally charged aspirational items—craft supplies, hobbies, and past goals—without guilt. Make peace with the past and free your space for the life you live now.
Susan McCarthy
3 days ago


Decluttering Your Guilt about Decluttering
When you address why you feel guilty about decluttering, you can better understand what actions you want to take.
Susan McCarthy
Mar 23


Practicing Gratitude While Decluttering Your Possessions
Expressing gratitude for your possessions, even those you're ready to get rid of, can help you feel more confident while decluttering.
Susan McCarthy
Nov 21, 2024


Are You Convincing Yourself to Hold onto Stuff While You're Trying to Declutter?
Are you decluttering, but find yourself holding onto things "just in case"? You may be convincing yourself to keep things you don't need.
Susan McCarthy
Nov 1, 2024


How Morning Pages Can Help You Declutter Your Thoughts and Your Home
Morning pages is a form of journaling that can help you deal with your spinning thoughts, particularly when you're making changes at home.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 27, 2024


Why You Want to Ditch ‘All or Nothing’ Thinking when Decluttering
All-or-nothing thinking can trap you into trying to declutter perfectly. But perfectionism leads to nothing getting done.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 13, 2024


Does Logic or Emotion Rule Your Decluttering Process?
Decluttering involves using both logic and emotions; the key to confident decisions is knowing when to rely on your thoughts or feelings.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 12, 2024
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