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 ...
What to Do With the Stuff You Declutter When You’re Worried About the Environment
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 ...
The Preparedness Paradox: How “Just in Case” Clutter Makes Us Less Ready for Life
Most of us like to think we’re being practical when we hold on to things “just in case.” The spare cables, the empty jars, the extra towels in the linen cupboard — all tucked away for a future moment when they might come in handy. It feels smart. Respon ...
Clutter Is Death by a Thousand Cuts: Here’s How to Stop It
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 ...




