Your Clutter Does Not Define Your Worth
How do you talk to yourself about clutter? From past personal experience and my work as a Decluttering and ADHD Coach, I see how closely clutter and mental health are connected. What looks like "just clutter" on the surface is often tied to something much deeper that may not be immediately visible to others.
Many of us have internalized that a cluttered home means we are lazy, irresponsible, or simply not trying hard enough…
Note: This blog post was written in connection with my guest appearance on the podcast “Shining Light on Shadows” where we talk about mental health, shame, clutter, and compassion. Access the podcast episode recording via the link in this blog post.
Decluttering When You’re Overwhelmed (Part 2) - Tips & Tricks!
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of decluttering? Not to worry! I’ve got you covered with practical tips and tricks to make it feel more doable.
In Part 1: How to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed: A Step-by-Step Guide, I shared five simple steps to help you get started when you’re overwhelmed. Now, in Part 2, let’s explore some additional tips and tricks I’ve learned in my decluttering and organizing work that can make decluttering more manageable — and help you stick with it. Let’s get into it!
Dreadful Decluttering: Common Decluttering Fears (and How to Face Them with Confidence)
Is your home haunted with decluttering fears that leave you a little afraid of decluttering your home? Whether you fear the emotions that come up, the environmental impact, or just not knowing where to start — you’re not alone and don’t have to dread decluttering. With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time to face those fears!
In my experience these are some ways to approach common decluttering fears with compassion, strategy, and support….
How to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed: A Step-by-Step Guide
Decluttering doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Know that you are not alone, and I have your back! Try these simple steps to help curb the overwhelm, reduce clutter, and reclaim your space (both mental and physical!).
Before we start, I think it is important to highlight three things to keep in mind.
Needing to declutter is not a moral failure.
Decluttering is about progress and not perfection!
Celebrate your wins, aka your progress, at every step of the way!
Step 1. Choose It
Start by choosing a specific area to declutter based on your current capacity (e.g., energy, time). Your chosen area could be a 2 x 2 sq. ft. area of the floor, a surface like a kitchen counter, or …