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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


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


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


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


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
Jun 13


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 Stop Complaining about the Clutter (and Take Action)
While complaining about the clutter can feel good in the moment, it can cause stress that makes it difficult to declutter and make decisions about your stuff.
Susan McCarthy
Apr 11


The DWC (Don't, Won't, Can't) System for Decluttering Your Closet
While decluttering your closet can fill you with doubt, the DWC System can help you take a practical view of clothing.
Susan McCarthy
Feb 7


The Secret to Getting and Staying Organized
If you want to get organized at home, you need to do more than declutter ... you need to imagine that you can become an organized person.
Susan McCarthy
Oct 2, 2024


Where to (Really) Start Decluttering
Have an easier time making decisions about what to keep or get rid by focusing on your reasons for decluttering.
Susan McCarthy
Aug 14, 2024
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