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As a professional organizer, one of the most frequent questions I get this time of year is about gift-giving—specifically, how to decline gifts without causing awkwardness or tension with the ones you love. It’s a tricky topic! Maybe you’re skipping gifts altogether this year, or perhaps you’re bracing yourself for another decorative pillow from Aunt…

I have owned my decluttering business for nearly 20 years and sometimes, I still find it challenging to let go of things. Last year, my husband and I moved into a new house, which gave me the perfect opportunity to go through a major decluttering process. The kitchen was one of the first areas I…

When we talk about wants vs. needs, we’re touching on a key factor behind clutter in our lives. It’s easy to walk around saying things like, “I NEED that new water bottle that everyone on TikTok is posting about.” Thoughts like this can feel urgent, almost as if we’ll be incomplete without these objects. But…

At least once a week, someone turns to me with tears in their eyes and asks, “How did I let it get here? Am I lazy? Am I a bad person?” The answer is a resounding NO. You are not at fault for the chaos that may have built up in your life, nor are…

Back-to-school season isn’t just for kids! It’s an ideal time for everyone—students, teachers, and parents alike—to benefit from a little decluttering. As the new school year approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the back-to-school shopping frenzy, but what if I told you there’s a more thoughtful, sustainable way to prepare? This year, let’s…

I’m not sure why it happens so frequently, but somehow food storage containers are always getting disorganized! Maybe you give some to a neighbor with a treat inside, and they return a mismatched container of their own. Perhaps you are a collector of take-home containers, and you are constantly shoving new containers to the back…

Decluttering isn’t an easy task! It takes a lot of emotional and physical labor, and it can be exhausting. When decluttering, you may experience a phenomenon called “decision fatigue” where you find yourself unable to make a decision on an item. It is easy to throw out the trash and the clothes that don’t fit…

If you are having trouble decluttering, you are most likely stuck in a Clutter Block. Clutter Blocks are emotional stories you tell yourself about why you can’t let go of the things you don’t want, need, or use! As a professional declutterer and organizer, I have seen these same seven Clutter Blocks pop up over…

Have you ever felt like you’re playing a game of “Clutter Chess,” where every move forward reveals another layer of chaos? You go to clear off one area, just to find the closet you’re moving that sweater to is stuffed as well. It seems like this is a game that never ends with no winning…