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Decluttering with Others: Navigating Shared Spaces with Compassion and Clarity
Navigate decluttering with others, like a resistant partner or parent. Practical communication tips, boundary-setting strategies, and how to honor both your needs.
Susan McCarthy
19 hours ago


Declutter Your Books: Give Yourself Permission to Let Go of Who You Were
Struggling to declutter your books? Learn how to let go of unread books without guilt and create a collection that reflects who you are now—not who you used to be or hoped to become.
Susan McCarthy
3 days ago


How to Embrace a Messy Season Without Losing Control of Clutter
Feeling overwhelmed by seasonal clutter? Learn how to make peace with temporary chaos while crafting, decorating, or preparing for holidays—without losing your mind or your progress.
Susan McCarthy
Oct 9


What It Means to Be Organized (It Might Not Be What You Think)
Being organized is often seen as being an uptight, controlling, and perfectionist. But, really, it's a practical skill.
Susan McCarthy
Oct 1


Why Life Clarity is the Missing Piece in Your Decluttering Journey
Discover why life clarity is more important than decluttering rules. Learn how understanding your goals and values transforms decision-making and creates a home that truly supports your dreams.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 26


What Decluttering Really Is (And What It Isn't)
Discover what decluttering really means beyond rigid rules and lists. Learn why focusing on what to keep (not what to get rid of) creates lasting results without overwhelm or regret, truly fit who you are now.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 18


Making Peace with Your Craft Supply Collection: A Gentle Approach to Decluttering
Struggling with craft supply overwhelm? Learn gentle strategies to declutter your supplies without guilt, organize for easy access, and create space for the crafting you actually want to do.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 11


What 'Good Enough' Looks Like When Decluttering
Stop perfectionist paralysis in decluttering. Learn what "good enough" looks like when making decisions about your stuff - from craft supplies to kitchen gadgets to guest bedding you never use.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 4


The Hidden Trap of 'Maybe' Piles: Why They Keep You Stuck in Decluttering Limbo
Discover why "maybe" piles keep you stuck in decluttering limbo and learn how to make confident decisions about your possessions. Break free from chronic indecision and create a home that supports who you are today.
Susan McCarthy
Aug 25


How to Make Decluttering Decisions by Talking It Through: Your Guide to Getting Unstuck
Stuck on decluttering decisions? Learn how to choose the right people to talk with, what questions to ask, and how to use their advice to clarify what YOU really want to do.
Susan McCarthy
Aug 6


Why Goal Setting is Your Secret Weapon for Confident Decluttering
Discover why goal setting is the secret to confident decluttering decisions. Learn how clarity about what you want transforms overwhelming choices.
Susan McCarthy
Jul 24


Let Go of Perfect: How to Declutter Without the Pressure to Get It Right
Struggling to declutter because you want to make the right choices? Learn how perfectionism keeps you stuck and discover 5 practical ways to let go and make confident decluttering decisions.
Susan McCarthy
Jul 10


How to Declutter When You're Thinking, What If Someone Will Want This Someday?
Are you facing the emotional weight behind those "just in case" items you've been holding onto? But keeping things because you think someone will want it someday can become a burden based in fear and perfectionism. Here's how to let go and declutter.
Susan McCarthy
Jul 1


How to Get Started When You Don’t Feel Like Decluttering
Struggling to get started decluttering your home? Learn why motivation isn't the answer and what actually works to help you take action with confidence.
Susan McCarthy
Jun 13


Don’t Toss It Yet: How to Avoid Snap Decluttering Decisions
Discover how to avoid impulsive decluttering decisions and create a home that truly reflects the life you’re living now.
Susan McCarthy
Jun 11


30 Ways to Counter the "I Might Need This Someday" Belief when You're Decluttering
You might be trying to predict the future when you wonder if "I might need this someday" when you're decluttering. These 30 tips and techniques will help you work through that fear.
Susan McCarthy
Apr 28


How to Get Rid of Things You’ve Decluttered
The final act in the decluttering process is to get items out of your house. The list here is a general first step to choosing the method (or methods) that can help you get rid of things you've decluttered.
Susan McCarthy
Apr 20


Build Your Decluttering Confidence
Decluttering is all about decision making, so you want to build your decluttering confidence to feel comfortable with the process.
Susan McCarthy
Mar 20


How to Declutter when You Don't Know What to Keep and What to Clear
If you're wondering how to declutter, you may be stuck trying to decide what to keep and what to clear. Here's how to figure that out.
Susan McCarthy
Feb 27


Why Do You Have Clutter?
While you may want to declutter, you may still find it difficult to let go of possessions. Look at the different ways you have clutter.
Susan McCarthy
Jan 30
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