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Fall is the perfect time to start a new…unless you like January better
Fall is the perfect time to de-clutter and organize your home so you can enjoy it more when you are cozy as the cooler temperatures roll in. As you go through your closet (or your kids), sort and edit your summer clothing. Ask yourself, “did I wear it? Do I love the way it makes…
Read MoreHow did I get into this profession? I get asked all the time….
How did I get into this? I get asked this question all the time. I have a professional home de-clutter/organization business in Fairfield County, CT. It all started when I was a teenager. My mother, my influencer, a realtor for 47 years in Rochester, NY, would pay us to help get her listings…
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Millennials Go Minimal: The Decluttering Lifestyle Trend That Is Taking Over
Although it is not a new concept, the minimalist lifestyle is trending across the United States. The movement has inspired people of all ages to move into tiny homes, cut their wardrobes and donate their possessions. Millennials, in particular, are seeking out this minimalist lifestyle. Millennials, the 18-34 demographic makeup more than a quarter of…
Read MoreSpring is around the corner!!
YAHOO!! So what’s all the hype about spring cleaning? Well…..because, the cleaner and more organized you are, the more in control you’ll feel in life-period. Here’s why? Organized people gain a sense of inner peace through outside order Organized people are less likely to procrastinate and miss deadlines, thus avoiding reproach Organized people are more…
Read MoreGive yourself some compassion
Decluttering certainly is an act of will, determination, and vigilance – but it doesn’t have to be an act of self torture. Sometimes when we bury our feelings, we consciously or unconsciously numb ourselves with stuff or other energy releasing behaviors. We collect physical items or resort to not-so-healthy behaviors we feel like we CAN…
Read MoreUnclutter Your MInd With Yoga
If your home or workplace is cluttered and untidy, then you may also have a clogged mind. You could be feeling unwell and your life could be stuck in certain areas. Amy van Arsdale, founder of ClearedSpaces.com, is a certified yoga teacher from Kripalu, the largest center for yoga, health and transformational learning in North…
Read MoreEMOTIONAL CLUTTER
If you feed on stress, negative thinking, anger, bad diet, poor sleep, burn-out, no exercise, shallow breathing and more, you block the energy flow through your body. A cluttered home, workplace, car or purse can make you and your life cluttered and stuck, and going nowhere! Every time you judge yourself-you break your heart-be kind….. Blocked energy causes tiredness, low morale,…
Read MoreHow to Never Misplace Something Important
Follow one tip, it is simple: For everything that you own, designate a place for it – label bins for some of those places / things to make it easier to remember. Then simply put it back where it belongs when done using it. It takes practice – you’ll see it works!
Read MoreShould You Put Your Stuff in Storage?
Storage facilities – unless you live in a 250 square foot studio apartment in midtown NYC, they are a BAD idea. They suck down your cash. The chances of ever using any of this is about 2%. Get rid of that storage unit and put that money saved in your retirement fund or take a…
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