Decluttering & Organizing
57 Clutter-free Gift Ideas to Simplify Your Gift-giving
Many of us love to exchange gifts with our family and friends on different occasions, especially during holiday season. Though this year, consumers are spending a little less than the pre-pandemic high of $1,047.83 in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, the American consumers still plan to spend $997.73 on average for themselves and their families this holiday season on gifts, travel, and entertainment. While giving and receiving gifts can be exciting, choosing and buying the perfect gifts can also be a source of significant stress at times, especially during time like this when we are dealing with a supply chain breakdown and record-high inflation and soaring price hike.…
How to Keep The Clutter at Bay Once You have Simplified Your Home
Many of us struggle to maintain a clutter-free, organized home even after decluttering and simplifying our homes. Because clearing out clutter once a year or once in a lifetime is one thing, but maintaining a neat, clutter-free home by keeping the clutter at bay is a totally different thing. Any regular home needs regular purging and maintenance. Doesn’t matter how thoroughly you have decluttered your entire home once or twice, there will always be flows of new, random stuff, and clutter always seems to creep back in. Today’s modern and busy life brings unwanted clutter into our homes in various shapes and forms, which have a profound impact on our…
9 Great Reasons Why You Should Make Decluttering a Priority in Your Life
Decluttering can be a challenging and overwhelming process for many people. But taking the time and energy to let go of the stuff that’s no longer serving you and your family can be the first step towards a simpler and more fulfilling life. Decluttering allows us to reframe our perspective and feel renewed. There are ways to maintain a clutter-free, organized home that will promote your overall well-being once you decide to let go of the unnecessary, unwanted, unused, and unloved stuff that you have accumulated over time. But before that you need to make decluttering a top priority! Here are some great reasons why you should make decluttering a top priority…
124 Things to Throw Away Without Feeling Guilty (to Make More Space in Your Life)
Decluttering is liberating, and it’s powerful, too. It allows you more time, space, and energy by getting rid of the things that don’t serve you or your family anymore. By letting go of the stuff that are unnecessary, unloved, and unwanted, you free up extra space and time for the things or people that add more value to your life, that you love and enjoy, and that make you happy. For that, you first need to know which things to throw away so you can make more space for the things that are both beautiful and meaningful. Getting rid of excess stuff lowers your levels of stress and anxiety, and…
The Decluttering Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make
When it comes to decluttering, we all talk about what to do and how to do it, but it’s also important to discuss and know what not to do with regard to decluttering that can create problems and delay the whole process. In this post, I have identified some common decluttering mistakes that are obstacles to successful decluttering. These mistakes can sabotage even the most well-intended efforts, and keep you from reaching your goals. Decluttering Mistakes You Need to Stop Making: Being indecisive “CLUTTER IS NOTHING MORE THAN POSTPONED DECISIONS” – clutter expert Barbara Hemphill Yes, when we don’t make a timely decision about our stuff, clutter grows! Waiting for the…
Easy Decluttering Rules to Help You Simplify and Live With Less
Decluttering can be hard – both physically and emotionally. But it doesn’t always have to be so. If you’re intimidated and overwhelmed at the mere thought of decluttering your home, there are some easy decluttering rules that can help you get rid of your clutter and live with the things you love and enjoy – on your own terms. These decluttering rules are not hard and fast rules, but they will help you let go of the unloved, unwanted, and unnecessary stuff so you can live with less and make room for what truly matters. Once you’re done with decluttering, you’ll start enjoying some of the amazing benefits of living…