Thoughtful Decluttering

The blog for A Less Cluttered Life

An older woman clutching her head because her thoughts and beliefs are making decluttering a challenge.

Beliefs and Biases that Make Decluttering a Challenge

Our beliefs and biases are mental shortcuts that are meant to protect us, but they can make decluttering a challenge when we find it too difficult to make a decision to get rid of unnecessary things.

Making Decisions

Susan McCarthy

Jun 27

Painting supplies left from an aspiration may be something to declutter.

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.

Making Decisions

Susan McCarthy

Jun 13

A jar of kitchen utensils may have someone who is decluttering wondering if "I might need this someday."

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.

Making Decisions

Susan McCarthy

Apr 28

Woman leaning against a couch and looking overwhelmed from complaining about the clutter in her home.

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