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How Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Decluttering – And How to Let It Go
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
10 hours ago


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.
Susan McCarthy
Jun 27


Don’t Toss It Yet: How to Avoid Snap Decisions When Decluttering Your Home
Discover how to avoid impulsive choices 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 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


Sunk Cost and Decluttering Your House
The dilemma of trying to decide what to do about the items you've invested time, money, effort, and space can make it difficult to declutter
Susan McCarthy
Mar 30


Decluttering Your Guilt about Decluttering
When you address why you feel guilty about decluttering, you can better understand what actions you want to take.
Susan McCarthy
Mar 23


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


The DWC 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


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


Decision Making when Decluttering
If you want an easier time clearing the clutter, use these tips and insights to bolster your decision-making capabilities.
Susan McCarthy
Nov 1, 2024


Why You Want to Ditch ‘All or Nothing’ Thinking when Decluttering
All-or-nothing thinking can trap you into trying to declutter perfectly. But perfectionism leads to nothing getting done.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 13, 2024


Does Logic or Emotion Rule Your Decluttering Process?
Decluttering involves using both logic and emotions; the key to confident decisions is knowing when to rely on your thoughts or feelings.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 12, 2024


Do You Need to Follow Decluttering Rules to Organize Your Home?
If you’ve come across a decluttering rule or two that's supposed to make decision making easier, here's how to know what will work for you.
Susan McCarthy
Sep 6, 2024
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