Category Archives: acquiring items

Why is it so hard to sell my stuff? 

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Kim

Back in 2020 (before Covid) it was so much easier to sell your belongings and you could actually make a little money to purchase something else.  Today it has become so hard to sell anything – sometimes you can’t even … Continue reading →

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Do you Have Unfinished Projects? Great ideas for the future?

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Kim

Some of you know that I started a fun project awhile ago.  After cleaning out my parents home, I agreed to take all of my mom’s collectable spoons.  My mom picked one up on every trip she went on with … Continue reading →

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Arts and Crafts and Hobbies – Oh My!

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Kim

Need some inspiration to start to organize your arts and crafts supplies? Check out these great tips! Continue reading →

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Emotional Responses to Your Stuff

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Kim

When you think about your stuff what kinds of emotions come up? If you struggle somewhat with your stuff you may think of negative emotions right away. They may include feelings of fear and anxiety, grief and loss, sadness, guilt … Continue reading →

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Emotional Responses to Our Clutter – Week 3

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Kim

When you think about your stuff what kinds of emotions come up? If you struggle somewhat with your stuff you may think of these negative emotions right away. They may include feelings of fear and anxiety, grief and loss, sadness, … Continue reading →

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Clearing Clutter Support Group Week 1

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Kim

Welcome to Week 1 – I hope you will follow along for the next 7 weeks while we go through this 8 week session of the Clearing Clutter Support Group. Agenda: Week 1 Welcome, Introductions and Warm Up – What … Continue reading →

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What is underneath the clutter?

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Kim

What is underneath the clutter?  What do you think your stuff is trying to tell you? Do you ever wonder why you are keeping so many things? Think about this statement for a minute.  What do you think? How does … Continue reading →

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How Much Are You Acquiring?

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Kim

Key #2 One of our first homework exercises we do in the Clearing Clutter Support Group and it is amazing what insights come out of this.  Shopping, finding things, getting things given to you from well meaning friends or family, mail and flyers … Continue reading →

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Clutter, Acquiring and Letting Go – The Keys to Getting Started

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Kim

Are you wondering how to start the de-cluttering process?  It can be so overwhelming!  It can feel easier to just throw our hands up and say  “what is the use, I just don’t even know where to start so why … Continue reading →

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