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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.


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.


When Your Children Don't Want What You've Saved for Them... Can You Declutter Family Keepsakes?
Navigate the hurt feelings when adult children don't want family keepsakes you've saved. Learn gentle ways to honor memories while creating space for what matters now by decluttering.


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.


How to Declutter Sentimental Items Without Losing What Matters Most
Learn how to thoughtfully declutter sentimental items without regret. Discover gentle strategies to identify what's truly special, honor meaningful memories, and create space for what matters most in your home today.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


Decision Making when Decluttering
If you want an easier time clearing the clutter, use these tips and insights to bolster your decision-making capabilities.


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.


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.
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