You’ve probably had this thought: What’s the harm in keeping one more thing? One more coffee mug. One sweater that doesn’t quite fit. One book you might get around to reading. It’s easy to justify keeping it because, on its own, it’s so insignificant. Y ...
Lately, my five-year-old has been very clear about one thing: he is not a baby anymore. If I slip up and call him “my baby,” he straightens his back, folds his arms, and says, “Mummy, I said don’t call me that!” He says it with such conviction that I can ...
We’ve all seen the headlines — images of overflowing landfills and mountains of discarded clothes, some so large they’re visible from space. It’s heartbreaking, and it makes you think differently about decluttering. How can you justify letting go of thin ...
Years ago, I read a piece of dating advice that stuck with me: don’t date someone for their potential. The idea is simple — if you’re seeing someone and you notice a few things that don’t quite work, you shouldn’t think, “Oh, they’ll probably change, I’l ...
When I first started decluttering, I thought it would be like spring cleaning: sort through a few drawers and donate what I didn’t need. Sure, I’d have to put in a little elbow grease, but as long as I put in the effort, I’d get the results I wanted: a cl ...
Every now and then, I look around my home and feel that familiar itch for change. Maybe it’s because of a photo I’ve seen online or a friend’s newly updated space … but suddenly my own home feels a little dull. I’m guessing I’m not alone. Usually, my ins ...
