Declutter
Clutter and Trauma: Here’s How to Start Decluttering Through It
Trauma can come in many forms, from accidents to death, abuse, and more, and it can have a lasting effect on our lives, including collecting things that turn into clutter. Why is clutter a symptom of trauma? When a person experiences traumatic events, they build protective walls as a coping mechanism to shield themselves from…
Read More3 Clear Steps to Declutter Sentimental Items Gently and Stress-Free
Can decluttering and sentimental even abide in the same sentence? Am I a cold-hearted scrooge to even entertain the notion? After all, every single greeting card I’ve ever received is absolutely precious, right? And all of those blurry photos of scenery? How about that Altoid tin collection? I am that person – the one who…
Read More5 Steps That Helped Me Downsize From a Full House to a Studio Apartment
Written by Rebecca Plasters “Let’s do this!” I told myself. It can’t be that hard…. So yeah, downsize to 350 sq feet and move 2300 miles cross country. My 1200 sq ft house was fairly full but tidy. I had moved from a 3000 sq ft place, so I thought I was doing pretty good. …
Read More5 Cultural Approaches That Taught Us to Declutter and Enjoy Living Simple
This is a guest post from Maggie at Mother City Time So far this year, we’ve decluttered over 600 items. So why do we find it easy to let things go? We worked in Education for an N.G.O. in Zambia and, later, in colleges, universities, and international schools. And while we were teaching, we were…
Read MoreHow to get started when I’m overwhelmed and have zero motivation
When the state of your home makes you feel overwhelmed, and you have zero motivation to do anything about it, but you know that if you could change the state of your home, everyone who lives there would feel better. What do you do? First take one step to decrease the feeling of being overwhelmed.…
Read More5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Get Rid of the Clutter in Your Home
I’m going to go out on a limb and assume that you have struggled to declutter; maybe you’ve struggled with the decisions, or maybe you’ve struggled with just the idea of getting rid of clutter. All those things that seem like clutter until you try to make a decision and then seem too valuable to…
Read MoreHow to Manage Debt Effectively (6 Tips For Debt-Free Living)Â
This is a guest post from Miguel at The Simple Paradise Are you struggling to pay off your debt and feeling overwhelmed!? Are you looking for a solution to your debt troubles and want to know how to manage your debt effectively? Managing your debt and paying it off effectively is all about managing your…
Read More4 Decluttering Mistakes to Avoid and What to Do Instead
Maintaining an organized and clutter-free home can feel like a never-ending battle. The constant influx of papers, clothes, and miscellaneous items can quickly turn our living spaces into chaotic zones. However, decluttering doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task if we avoid some common mistakes and adopt effective strategies. In this blog post, we’ll delve…
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