Tag Archives: decluttering

You have a bad case of the just-in-cases

“Too often we hear people say ‘I’ll keep that just in case.’ We want to say ‘Just in case what?’ If they have not used something recently and can’t think of a time when they would use it again, it’s time … Continue reading →

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You aren’t prioritizing the current version of yourself

“When your closets, cabinets and garage are crammed with who you used to be or who you might be someday, where does who you are today live?” Stevens-Heebner said. “When you let go of anything that isn’t a tool for … Continue reading →

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Decluttering Strategies for a Clearer Life

Define the end goal. “Before you touch a single item,” Sultan says, “start at the other end.” Define the goal first by asking what you want your life to look like, who are you becoming or what you are trying to … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Complicated Purge

Shannon’s ideas to “1) get rid of a bag of something every time a donation truck is in my area and 2) get rid of a minimum of two pieces of clothing for every new one I hang up,” will … Continue reading →

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Make It More Fun

To quote a famous nanny with a magically large handbag, a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Chores are more fun when they’re paired with something less taxing. Listen to your favorite playlist or pick up your go-to coffee shop … Continue reading →

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