All articles tagged with #decluttering
Originally Published 17 days ago — by BBC
The article discusses various ways to handle unwanted Christmas presents, emphasizing regifting as a sustainable and budget-friendly option, along with tips for doing so discreetly and considerately, including hiding evidence, reselling, donating, and including gift receipts to facilitate exchanges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Homes and Gardens
The Sunday Butterfly Organizing Method is a flexible, focus-friendly approach to tidying that involves moving through your home and addressing tasks as they catch your attention, making it ideal for neurodivergent individuals or those with focus challenges. It emphasizes setting boundaries like timers and zones, and can be enhanced with music or audiobooks to boost motivation and reduce stress. The method promotes a flow state, making home organization more manageable and less overwhelming.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Tom's Guide
A freelance journalist tests the '1% rule' for cleaning and decluttering, finding that making small, daily improvements significantly enhances her home and well-being over a week, emphasizing the importance of consistency and manageable tasks.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Verge
The article discusses the challenges of moving and how decluttering, inspired by Marie Kondo's principles, can make the process easier and more manageable, sharing personal experiences and lessons learned about letting go of sentimental items and maintaining organization.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Digital hoarding, characterized by the excessive accumulation of digital files like photos and emails, may be linked to hoarding disorder, a condition associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This behavior can lead to stress and anxiety due to emotional attachment to digital data and difficulty in organizing or deleting it. Experts suggest managing digital clutter by deleting unnecessary files, setting digital limits, and decluttering daily to improve mental health and productivity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Experts warn that excessive digital clutter on devices, such as thousands of photos, emails, and notifications, can lead to stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity, potentially indicating a disorder known as digital hoarding. This behavior, linked to anxiety and fear of losing information, can impair daily functioning. To combat digital clutter, experts suggest strategies like turning off nonessential notifications, setting boundaries on device usage, and taking digital detox days. If digital clutter significantly impacts life, consulting a mental health professional may be necessary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
"Beverly Hills, 90210" star Shannen Doherty, who has Stage 4 cancer, is decluttering her possessions to focus on what matters, prioritizing time with her loved ones. She aims to sell off excess items to fund trips and create memories, acknowledging the need to simplify and not burden her family. Doherty's cancer returned in 2020, prompting her to reassess her priorities and let go of material possessions, emphasizing the importance of downsizing and making the transition easier for those she leaves behind.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Cleaning out your closet can be emotionally charged, but experts suggest that having better and fewer choices makes it easier to get dressed and decreases stress. Professional organizers and stylists recommend getting past overwhelming feelings by focusing on items that fit and make you feel good, and letting go of items that no longer serve you, regardless of guilt or pressure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Lifehacker
The "move-out method" is a decluttering technique that involves setting a fictional "move-out" date and categorizing all your belongings as if you were actually moving. By creating a sense of urgency, this method motivates you to make decisions about each item and declutter effectively. After sorting and boxing up belongings, you can reevaluate the necessity of each item before moving them back into a clean and organized space, resulting in a stress-free and serene home environment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
This article features 33 products that can help make your messy home look clean and organized, including a weekly shower spray, mold and mildew remover, sliding shelf organizers, cable wraps, and electrical outlet covers. Other products include a jewelry cabinet, wood polisher, stain-removing pads, and a microfiber spin mop. Additionally, it includes a stainless steel cleaner, airtight food containers, a fabric defuzzer, and a carpet and floor sweeper, among others.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by E! NEWS
This article provides a roundup of gift ideas for those who are organized or aspire to be. The list includes items such as a purse organizer insert, habit tracker calendar, car trunk organizer, RFID-blocking wallet, cable organizer box set, bullet dotted journal kit, plastic drawer organizers, car trash can, Japanese planner, cosmetic makeup organizer, zipper mesh pouches, refrigerator organizer bins, and a magnetic key holder. These products aim to help minimize clutter and bring order to various aspects of life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
This article features 36 organization products to help tame the chaos in various areas of your home. From shelf dividers and toothbrush stations to water bottle organizers and drawer dividers, these products offer practical solutions for decluttering and maximizing storage space. Other items include storage racks, hangers, under-shelf baskets, and spice racks. With these products, you can transform your home into an organized oasis and say goodbye to clutter.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Homes & Gardens
Clearing out cluttered kitchen drawers is essential for maximizing storage space and streamlining your kitchen. Experts recommend getting rid of duplicate utensils, mismatched Tupperware, scratched or chipped dishes, mismatched utensils, single-use or obsolete kitchen tools, expired or unused spices, outdated or underused cookware and bakeware, and tattered linens. By decluttering and organizing your kitchen drawers, you can create a visually appealing and efficient cooking space.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Swedish death cleaning, or döstädning, is a practice that encourages individuals to rethink their relationship with material possessions. Research shows that clutter can lead to stress and anxiety, while prioritizing experiences and relationships over possessions can increase happiness. Additionally, excessive consumption contributes to carbon emissions and climate change. Swedish death cleaning involves decluttering and letting go of unnecessary items, creating space in both physical and mental realms. By clarifying what is truly important and adopting a framework for future purchases, individuals can find greater contentment and reduce their environmental impact.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Chicago Tribune
A man who has successfully dealt with his family's hoarding issues is struggling to combine his possessions with his fiancée's, who suffers from compulsive decluttering. They have opposing styles and are quick to label each other as having a serious disorder. A couples therapist could help them sort out their considerable baggage. In another letter, a reader wonders if their generation has raised a passel of rude-niks. Amy Dickinson, the advice columnist, has studied extensively about addiction and its relationship problems.