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The Weight of Objects
Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the popular inspirational website and daily email, DailyOM, has written a wonderful article about the importances of letting go of material objects that can weigh us down.
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Create a cool kid’s work/study space
Although we are in the middle of summer, the new school year is just around the corner (you’ve probably seen the back-to-school supplies in the stores), and now is the ideal time to help the kids prepare, stay focused, and get organized. When it comes to planning a child’s work/study space, organization is key, and…
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Amy Van Arsdale De-Clutters My Life
Dan Woog, author of the popular blog, “06880,” talks about how Amy Van Arsdale from Cleared Spaces helped him clean up his office.
Read MoreFall 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…
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