Simplify/Clutter

In our fast-paced, always-on world, the concept of slowing down and simplifying our lives may seem like an impossible challenge. However, there is immense power in embracing a simpler, more...

If you’ve been decluttering for months and making no significant or visible progress, extreme decluttering might be just what you need to speed your way to the spacious, relaxed home you crave....

Indecision and attachment to possessions can make it difficult to clear out clutter. These tendencies stem from reasons ranging from sentimental value to the belief that we might need the items in...

A great way to reduce stress and find more time for the things that matter most is to simplify your life. Here are the 11 most important things you can do to simplify your life: 1. Make a list of...

A quick update on the clutter-clearing challenge: This month is my self-imposed 30-day Decluttering Challenge. So far, I’ve found 20 cookbooks from my vast collection to donate. Then, unprompted, my...

Clutter clearing is one of the easiest and fastest ways to get unstuck. It's also a great way to attract new and better things and opportunities. Clutter clearing is so incredibly effective that it...

Who doesn't need a simple system to clear out paper and get organized? I must admit that I still have a thing with paper. However, my office doesn’t have unlimited space. So, it is time for a purge....

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to open up your closet and know that everything in it was a 10/10 for fit, comfort, quality, and color? That's an ideal wardrobe. Your ideal wardrobe consists of things that...

Though I frequently write about decluttering, I thought it time to talk about mindful shopping. Recently, my friends pointed out that as soon as I declutter, I invariably find new things to fill the...

While it may take time to build clutter, it is beneficial to find ways to quickly declutter. My personal challenge is cookbooks. I have an abundance of them. They have now spread to four different...

When I think of it being time to clean out clutter, I think of one of my favorite clutter clearing experts--Dana White. She has a new book out, Organizing for the Rest of Us: 100 Realistic...

Although I can function with a messy desk, aesthetically it isn’t pleasing to see paper everywhere. Perhaps I fooled myself as to how effective I really am with a messy desk. For one thing, I don't...