A family archive is a high-stakes, complicated collection: time is not on your side, yet you don't always feel empowered to make decisions on the materials. The good news is that the holiday season is (surprisingly) an ideal time to start addressing this collection. Follow these steps, and you will be well on your way to preserving your unique family history. Read more...
You are experiencing what I have termed temporary chaos, a phase of decluttering projects that is unavoidable. Temporary chaos can be a deterrent to both starting and finishing a decluttering project. How can we set ourselves up for success when temporary chaos makes our project feel so daunting? What causes temporary chaos? Read more...
Life is full of surprises. And sometimes, those surprises require us to make a quick transition. You may suddenly find yourself with an illness or a physical limitation, or perhaps you need to become the caretaker for a loved one. These pivots in life can often result in a lot of clutter…. Read more...
Many people think that clearing clutter is just about organizing or getting rid of stuff. The truth? It’s never about the stuff. You can do all the cleaning, purging, re-arranging, and donating you want. And you’ll need to do some of that if you want to make space in your home, mind, and life. But that doesn’t usually fix the issue. Read more...
It may come as no surprise, but I love my daughters sooooo much. I can’t even tell you the amount of joy they bring into my life on a daily basis. But to be honest with you, there’s one thing I can’t stand about being a mom…. and that’s the clutter that comes with it..Believe it or not, I struggled with my own clutter when my kids were babies. Babies come with an onslaught of stuff- toys, clothes, furniture, bottles, diapers…. the list goes on and on!. Read more...
Did you know that one out of six people will experience a depressive episode in their lifetime?
Dear Jes,
I collect knickknacks, everything from trip souvenirs to Precious Moments and other small collectibles. Friends and family also gift me cute little things for birthdays and holidays. My husband does not appreciate these items and complains that my collections are nothing but clutter. On the one hand, I feel like he does not understand how much I enjoy seeing them. But then I also wonder if maybe he is correct? Are my knickknacks nothing more than clutter? Am I just overthinking this? Can you help me figure this out? Read more...
Dear Jes, I have a unique issue with clutter, and I hope that you can help me. My problem is not only that I have a lot of clutter, but the clutter makes me feel really bad about myself. I think my clutter is actually contributing to my low self-esteem. Yes, the clutter itself is overwhelming. But worse than the clutter is that I beat myself up for letting it get so bad. I feel like I am a failure, which makes it even more challenging to begin to declutter. I feel trapped by my thoughts and my clutter. How do people declutter when the clutter makes you feel so bad about yourself? Read more...
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