It has happened to the best of us: You’re fed up with the unused exercise machine, broken toaster, outgrown baby clothes or fill-in-the-blank taking up space in your home, so you pick it up and take ...

For example, holding on to a pair of roller blades because one day in the future, the person who used to roller blade will roller blade again,” she says. The meaning we attach to these items often ...

Many of us face the same challenges with clutter. We often have the same questions about what to do first and how much time organizing takes. These solutions can be simple ways to start decluttering ...

We’re all self-focused. That’s not a criticism; it’s an important fact to acknowledge so that we can learn to connect with each other better. Since we’re all wrapped up in ourselves, we tend to ...

As an organizer, I’ve helped clients conquer many challenges. But there are some questions I’m asked over and over again, and the solution is usually the same. Here are quick answers to some common ...

Most people identify clutter as a tangible entity. It’s that pile of papers, books, and objects sitting on your desk waiting to be put away. While the physical stuff is obvious, most of our clutter is ...

Reframing purchases as wants rather than needs helps you take control of your decisions and avoid impulsive buying that contributes to clutter. Recognizing emotional triggers—like stress or ...