Don’t let common decluttering myths hold you back! I’m sharing five of the top myths I hear and I’m busting them for you. Too often I find at least one of these myths has kept someone from even starting a decluttering project, holding them back from taking control of their home.

So, beware! After reading this you’ll be down one excuse and closer to facing the boogeyman living in your pantry, and one step closer to a space you love to come home to.

Woven into the story of Fight Club is the message that too many of us are going through our everyday doing what we think we’re supposed to do, buying what we think we’re supposed to buy, saying what we think we’re supposed to say, because that’s just what you do.

But it doesn’t bring happiness.

We've all heard about the magic of decluttering and how it can transform your life. You picture a tidy, organized space, but when you finally decide to tackle the chaos, you quickly discover that it's not all sunshine and rainbows. In fact, it can be a downright pain in the ass.

I was looking at some of the questions folks on social media have asked me recently and it occurred to me that answering a handful of questions in one go might be just what you need. Keep in mind, these are quick answers.

Life can sometimes feel like a full-blown circus - juggling work, family, and the endless to-do lists. So, how do we find time to declutter amidst this organized chaos? Fear not, here are some tips to declutter without adding more chaos to your life!

It's not just about tidying up; it's about understanding the relationship between our surroundings and our well-being.

As we navigate life's challenges, it's essential to recognize the profound impact our environment has on our mental health. Today, let's delve into a topic that's close to my heart as a decluttering coach and psychologist: the significant connection between clutter, depression, and anxiety.

It's not just about tidying up; it's about understanding the relationship between our surroundings and our well-being.

Hygge (pronounced hoog-uh) is the Danish concept of living with coziness and contentment. Basically, creating a home and life that is filled with things that make you feel good. Clutter is the opposite of that. It’s the idea of having a home filled with too much stuff, which makes you feel bad.

How amazing would it be to cut cleaning your home down by 40%? I’ve got the trick for you! Declutter. Yeah, I know. You were hoping for something sexier than that. Stay with me, though. Think about it. You have less stuff, that means you have less stuff to put away…

To live your best life and be your most authentic self, you have to live in a home that reflects that value, right? Okay, so look around your house. Does everything reflect who you are and the life you want to live? Or are there things you see that have nothing to do with who you are?

What do you think of when you imagine the home of a perfectionist? A beautifully organized pantry? Flawless décor? Shiny and clean at all times? Not a bit of clutter to be seen? Sometimes that’s true, sometimes it isn’t.