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Decluttering, Intentional Living, Simple Living

The Negative Effects of Clutter: 12 ways your stuff is stealing from you!

July 14, 2019 4 Comments

The things we own aren’t passive. Our stuff actively takes from us, all the time. In this post, I’m sharing more about the negative effects of clutter. Discussing the common ways your stuff is actually stealing from you. All to inspire and motivate you to clear the clutter and regain control over your life! Most people feel attached to the things they own. You spent your money on them, you’re emotionally attached to your things, you use “stuff” to express who you are to the world, etc. Because we feel attached to the things we own, decluttering and letting go […]

Decluttering, Minimalism

How to Declutter Fast: 15 ways to get rid of clutter quickly

May 19, 2019 2 Comments

Today’s post is all about how to declutter fast! If you want to get rid of the clutter quickly, these 15 decluttering tips are just what you need. Learn how to make the most of your decluttering time and efforts so you can clear the clutter quickly and start enjoying a clutter-free home! When you decide you want to declutter your home, it’s common to want to get it over with as quickly and as easily as possible. Decluttering your home takes time. It likely took years to accumulate all the stuff currently in your home. Most of us can’t […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living

How to Declutter your Bedroom – and why it matters!

May 12, 2019 4 Comments

Your bedroom might not seem like a top priority to declutter when you’re decluttering your home. You might think, not many people see inside your bedroom, so why does it matter? But it does matter! And today I want to talk about not only how to declutter your bedroom (and keep it clutter-free). But exactly why decluttering your bedroom is important! Why do bedrooms end up so cluttered? Bedrooms tend to be spaces that fewer people see on a regular basis. It’s tempting to focus your decluttering efforts on the more “public” spaces of your home, and never get around […]

Decluttering, Minimalism

How to Get Rid of Stuff: 11 reasons why it’s hard to declutter & what to do about it

May 5, 2019 12 Comments

Today, I want to talk about how to get rid of stuff by addressing 11 common reasons why it’s hard to declutter! Why is it so hard to declutter? Decluttering can be hard. We feel attached to our stuff, and letting go isn’t always easy. Today I’m sharing 11 common reasons why clearing the clutter can be hard, and what to do to overcome them. Often once you understand why it’s difficult to declutter, letting go becomes a lot easier! 1. Lack of time to declutter One of the biggest reasons it’s hard to declutter for many people is simply […]

Decluttering, Mindfulness, Minimalism

11 Unexpected Benefits of Simplifying Your Home & Life

April 14, 2019 10 Comments

I think most of us can agree that there are many benefits of simplifying and decluttering our homes. Today I want to talk about some of the more unexpected benefits of simplifying. We expect more time and space When we start decluttering our homes, there are some benefits of decluttering that we expect and anticipate. For example, we expect to add more time and space to our lives when we clear the clutter. Clearing the clutter means we have more space in our homes, simply because there’s less stuff. It means we have more time because we aren’t spending so […]

Decluttering, Minimalism

What to do When You’re Stuck in a Decluttering Rut

April 7, 2019 6 Comments

Have you ever been stuck in a decluttering rut? One day you’re ticking along making great progress clearing the clutter from your home. Then all of a sudden, you’ve lost your decluttering mojo. Or maybe you want to start clearing the clutter, but you don’t even know where to start or where is best to focus your efforts. Or it could even be you’re not making decluttering progress as quickly or as easily as you hoped. It happens! Decluttering is a process that can take a lot of time and a lot of energy. And sometimes we simply run low […]

Decluttering, Simple Living

8 Easy & Effective Ways to Simplify Decluttering

March 17, 2019 2 Comments

Decluttering can often feel like a big and overwhelming project to take on. And while clearing the clutter from your home is usually a big job, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Today I’m sharing 8 easy and effective ways to help simplify decluttering and make the whole process go smoother. Use these tips and tricks to simplify decluttering so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control of the decluttering process. You can use the tips in this post if you’re just starting to declutter, or if you’ve been working on clearing the clutter for a while. They even […]

Capsule Wardrobe, Minimalism

Capsule Wardrobe Update: How it’s Changed, What’s the Same & Why I Still Love it!

February 17, 2019 16 Comments

A reader recently emailed me asking how my capsule wardrobes have changed or shifted since I first started capsuling. It made me realize that a lot has changed since my first capsule wardrobe. Today I’m sharing a capsule wardrobe update with you. I’ll share what’s still working, what has changed in my wardrobe, what I do differntly and why I still love dressing with less! Capsule wardrobe update: What’s the same I still love a simplified, streamlined wardrobe Massively decluttering my wardrobe and embracing a capsule wardrobe is still one of my favourite simplifying projects I’ve done to date. I […]

Decluttering

How to Declutter your Storage Room without Feeling Overwhelmed

February 10, 2019 2 Comments

There’s a space many of us dread when we think about decluttering – the storage room! But decluttering your storage room doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Today I’m sharing my best tips and tricks to declutter your storage room without losing your mind! Including all the steps to tackle this clutter catchall once and for all! Why is it so hard to declutter your storage room? Storage spaces, whether it’s a storage room, basement, attic, garage, shed, etc. can be challenging to declutter. And usually it’s simply because they are so full of stuff! Storage spaces can easily become dumping […]

Decluttering, Intentional Living, Mindfulness

Why Decluttering is Important for Self-Care: Choosing less to improve your well-being

February 3, 2019 12 Comments

At first, it might not seem like decluttering your house has much to do with self-care. But I’ve realized that not only is decluttering your home a way to practice self-care. But decluttering is important for self-care. Really important in fact! Today I’m sharing why clearing the clutter and choosing to own less can help you take better care of yourself – physically, mentally and emotionally! What is self-care? Self-care is actions we take to protect and improve our own health, well-being and happiness. While many of us think of bubble baths, manicures and massages as acts of self-care, it […]

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