Tag Archives: emotional Clutter

What is Your Clutter and Organizing Style?

What is your clutter and organizing style? Are you a Minimalist, a Collector, a Sentimentalist or an Organized Chaos Enthusiast? What is your clutter and organizing style? Are you a Minimalist, a Collector, a Sentimentalist or an Organized Chaos Enthusiast?Knowing … Continue reading →

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How to Help People Declutter Who Have Symptoms of Trauma

How to help people declutter who have symptoms of trauma. As many of you know, I worked in mental health for many years working with vulnerable people (mostly women) but I also worked with men in the early years.  When … Continue reading →

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How a clean space can lead to a clear mind?

A clean space can lead to a clear mind. As I work on decluttering and downsizing my home I am noticing how having less stuff means so much more open space.  My home is looking so much bigger.  Who knew? … Continue reading →

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When is The Best Time to Open Pandora’s Box?

Do you have boxes that haven’t been opened in you can’t remember how long?  Have you been procrastinating about them? When is the best time to open pandora’s box? You open up the box and realize that it is full … Continue reading →

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11 Self Care Tips That Will Help with Emotional Clutter

This is a list of self care items (just points) that help with emotional clutter. When I was working in a mental health program, I gave the original list to all of my clients and they loved it. Each point … Continue reading →

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Blessings from a Near Death Experience and a New Book Launch

I can honestly say I have had a near death experience. Scariest moments of my life. It was the storm that touched down on Saturday, May 21.  Apparently, there were two tornados that touched down in the London area.   … Continue reading →

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Clutter is Really Just Deferred Decision Making

BARRIERS: Making Decisions How are you at making decisions?  Avoidance or procrastination about making decisions can be a real barrier to clearing the clutter.  What do you think of this expression?   “Clutter is just Deferred Decision Making”. It really … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring Clearing: Physical and Emotional Clutter

It’s that time of year again when we feel motivated to clear out the physical and emotional clutter that has been holding us back and make some changes in our lives.  The birds are singing and spring is in the … Continue reading →

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Emotional Responses to Your Stuff

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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Setting Your Decluttering Challenges

  Day 1 of the 5 Day Declutter Your Life and Mind Challenge Setting Your Decluttering Challenges So you want to start with a challenge that is realistic and doable.  Set a challenge for yourself that you know that you … Continue reading →

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