Thoughtful Decluttering

The blog for A Less Cluttered Life

Overstuffed bookshelves can be a sign that it's time to declutter your books.

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.

Identity and Life Transitions

Susan McCarthy

A woman confidently decluttering by sorting items into donate and keep boxes.

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.

Creating a Home that Supports You

Susan McCarthy

Yarn is just one type of craft supply that you may want to declutter or organize.

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.

Decluttering with Clarity

Susan McCarthy

Good enough when decluttering is about letting go of perfectionism and creating a home that works for you.

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.

Creating a Home that Supports You

Susan McCarthy

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.

Identity and Life Transitions

Susan McCarthy