Posts Tagged ‘clutter’
Compassion and Decluttering
There is a trend in the decluttering world to “conquer” or “attack” clutter. This is not helpful. Compassion is a far healthier choice, and build positive associations with the act of decluttering instead of negative. We made choices to take these objects into our home. At one time, they filled a void, meant something, served…
Read MoreKids and Teens: Why Can’t They See Clutter?
I was visiting my oldest and dearest friends, who have two grade-school aged kids. As bedtime drew near, I sensed a weariness in my friends, as the battle to put away belongings that had been strewn about the house ensued. It was obvious that this struggle was a regular occurrence, and it took a substantial…
Read More5 Decluttering Tips for “Thrifty” People
Are you a thrifty person who is struggling with the concept of decluttering because it feels wasteful to let go of perfectly good things that you might need someday? Does it seem like everyone else is able to blissfully toss stacks of things that you secretly want to bring back into your house under the…
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