Does this spark joy? It’s a question made famous by Marie Kondo, the queen of tidying up. Her method took the world by storm, promising simplicity and clarity with every discarded item. People across the globe, including myself, found themselves holding up mismatched socks and coffee mugs, asking if they felt an inexplicable spark. For…
Albert Einstein said it best: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” That’s how Joshua Becker began his article A Simple Trick for Decluttering: Look at Your Home Like a Stranger, and it immediately got me thinking—wow, that’s brilliant. We often do the same things…
I help people declutter and organize their spaces all the time. It’s kind of my thing. I didn’t think I needed to do much more in my own home–after all, everything has a place to live. That’s enough, right? Wrong. Trying the 90-90 rule reminded me that decluttering is an ongoing journey. Stuff is always…
Ever wonder why your house still looks messy, even though you’re constantly tidying up? Like, you vacuumed yesterday, folded the laundry this morning, and yet somehow, your place still gives off clutter vibes. Frustrating, right? It’s not that you’re lazy or disorganized. You’re doing the work. But there are sneaky little habits and overlooked details…
Here’s the scenario: you’re sitting at your desk, ready to take on the day, but somehow the hours slip by, and your to-do list barely budges. There’s clutter, distractions, and an endless ping of notifications. You have to question if your office is working against you. Productivity is more than just working hard. It’s focusing…
Your house is a disaster. Ok, maybe not a disaster…it’s just cluttered. You tell yourself it’s “organized chaos,” but deep down, you know that’s a lie. Something just always feels a little off. Every pile of clutter is a silent reminder of the to-do list you keep ignoring or the stuff you bought and never…
Time is flying. Christmas is just six weeks away, and you know what that means. More stuff. More decorations, more gifts, more everything to clutter your home. So, before you add to the chaos, let’s talk about clearing some space. No tripping over last year’s junk or fighting for room under the tree. Believe me,…
The holiday sales are coming, and with them, the temptation to bring more stuff into our homes. But here’s a thought: what if you cleared some space first and maybe wanted less stuff later. A quick, progressive decluttering challenge—one that builds up day by day—could be the perfect way to make room before the deals…
Decluttering sounds so simple. Toss a few things here and there, clear some space, and feel lighter. But for some reason, it’s not always that easy, and I suspect it’s written in the stars. After all, each zodiac sign brings its own quirks to everything else, so why not decluttering? Think about it…some signs cling…
Studies show that a constant overload of visual stimuli distracts the brain, making it harder to focus and process information. Over time, this leads to decision fatigue, decreased productivity, and stress. Clutter competes for your attention and drains your mental energy, leaving you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and mentally exhausted. But all is not lost. Neuroplasticity allows…
You love scrolling Instagram and seeing well-organized homes with smiling owners. So now you think clearing out your closet is going to be easy and fix your life. Think again. Decluttering isn’t just about throwing out old college textbooks and mismatched socks. It’s a battle against your habits, emotions, and the incessant urge to buy…
For a long time, I dreaded having visitors over. The thought of anyone dropping by unannounced gave me anxiety. On top of that, I wasted way too much time looking for things—keys, bills, the shoes I swore were right there. Every day felt like a battle with my stuff. But then something shifted. I started…
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