Declutter
When Anxiety Interferes with Decluttering
Clutter and anxiety often go hand in hand. It’s a frustrating reality, but the link between clutter and anxiety is really no surprise. Clutter is a major stress for many. It reminds us of all the things that need to be finished It makes us feel like we will never just be done It makes…
Read More5 Steps to Take Right Now if You Feel Overwhelmed
When we’re in the midst of overwhelm, it’s hard to separate anything and figure out what to focus on. But working through this simple list can give some balance and order to the home when we need it most. 1. Do the dishes I know this seems so basic, but trust me in this: If…
Read MoreThe Success Formula for Decluttering
If you don’t ask the right questions, you will never get rid of the amount of stuff that you actually need to and see the difference in your home that you are longing for. So many times when decluttering, the cupboard is opened the question is asked: “What do I want to get rid of?” But…
Read More5 Minute Decluttering Tasks You Can Do Anytime
The little things in life tend to take over on most days. We can get up in the morning with good intentions and then the coffee spills, kids get sick, traffic accidents make you late for work and you have to work later to make up for it. We go from day to day doing what…
Read MoreThe Secret to Decluttering Your Schedule
Reducing the amount of possessions you own is vital to embracing minimalism, but equally important is decluttering your schedule and limiting what you allow on your calendar. House work time, meal prep, and taking care of family needs has become much more efficient, and people these days have more free time than they did in the…
Read More10 Ways To Simplify Your Kitchen That Make a Big Difference
When you simplify the kitchen, everything gets streamlined and the days flow easier. Since so much of life is lived in the kitchen, paring things down so that it’s completely manageable simplifies life on pretty much all levels. When the kitchen is streamlined it’s easier to prepare meals and whatever mess happens through the rest…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Clutter From Creeping Back In
Have you ever said “I’ve decluttered before, I can do that part. But how do I stop it from coming back?” I’ve been in that place myself. I remember as a kid grabbing up my mom’s copy of Clutter’s Last Stand and reading it through. I decluttered my toys and my room would be ok for,…
Read MoreHow to Enjoy Life and Still Make Progress Decluttering
If you are in the beginning or middle stages of your clutter-clearing journey, it can seem like clutter is more “in your face” now than it was before you started getting rid of it. And it’s very hard to take time out to enjoy life and live a little when you’re so determined to simplify. It’s…
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