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Sometimes clearing clutter is not just about picking things up and putting them away, it’s about WHERE do things belong?

I used to live in a flat in San Francisco and parking spots were prized possessions. They probably still are! Having a car without a parking spot was such a hassle, that sometimes it would actually determine whether I went out or not - seriously! It influenced my social life. NOT having a parking spot took up time (sometimes driving around for up to an hour to find a parking spot), money (I received my share of parking tickets from not moving it on time), and tested my sanity (talk about parking rage - no explanation needed here!)

Clutter can also influence time, sanity and social life. (more…)

Do you live in an environment full of clutter and want it to change?

Clutter is a battlefield! Or at least it can look and act like one. Clutter can create a set of challenges that affect not only your physical environment, but also your mental well being. Instead of the trenches and the potential landmines blowing up, clutter creates a physical state of turmoil where there are constant obstacles. Have you ever tripped over a toy or spent hours looking for your car keys amidst the mess? And mentally, it creates a state of panic and unrest. Although it may not be quite as life-threatening as a real war zone, clutter creates a different kind of discord - with yourself and the “things” in your life. There is a constant struggle with the idea of what is important, what do you need to keep, what are you willing to throw out? (more…)

You’ve started to de-clutter. You’ve gone through those mounds of papers that you’ve been meaning to get around to. Although you don’t necessarily like the noise of the shredder, you’re starting to associate that humming sound with a feeling of accomplishment. (more…)

Holding on to things that you don’t need has the sad but true ability to hold you back. It’s really about indecision and control. The reason why decluttering is so difficult is because it isn’t just going through stuff. (more…)

Clutter, especially paper pile-up can make you feel guilty and stuck. Are you saving things “just in case?” (more…)

I finally decided to come clean with my “hidden” clutter. Then life took over, once again, showing me one more time that people come before things. (more…)

Last week we talked about creating a physical environment where your BIG dream can thrive. This week we will talk about how your emotional environment is just as important.  (more…)

You know how you may tried all your life to get rid of clutter but it keeps coming back? (more…)