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16 decluttering hurdles and how to reframe them

Decluttering is hard, and stressful, and … what if we need it one day? There are lots more decluttering hurdles, but check out these fresh new perspectives to keep you on track.

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Decluttering to move house: Tips for a stress-free shift

Decluttering to move house can be stressful, but the deadline of shifting means motivation is guaranteed. Start early, be ruthless, think about your process and categories, get the family involved, and take it room by room.

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Sustainable Decluttering: Clean up without needing a skip.

Decluttering doesn’t have to be a wasteful exercise. We can minimise environmental impact by donating and recycling thoughtfully. And if something you own is truly landfill, living with it doesn’t make it any more useful.

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Declutter your home in a weekend – a step by step guide

Two full days can seem like a lot, but check this guide for how to use your time effectively to declutter your home in a weekend. Starting with the most important zones, we will talk you through hotspots and hiccups.

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Why managing clutter is harder than ever

It’s not just you – managing clutter is getting harder. Consumerism, mass production, marketing, less time and more stuff means we can hardly keep up.

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18 common decluttering mistakes and how to avoid them

Do you stock up on containers before you start? Not have a plan or process? Create Doom Boxes which will haunt you later? Avoid these decluttering mistakes and more.

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Why keeping up with the Jones’ leads to clutter

Keeping up with the Jones’ means looking over the fence and wanting what your neighbour has. The neighbours – and the stuff – are more accessible than ever, so is inevitable that keeping up with the Jones’ leads to clutter.

How to help a hoarder

Now that I have your attention, ‘someone who hoards’ is a more respectful way to address them. Be mindful of your language AND your actions. Decluttering behind their back can actually make the problem worse. Take baby steps and let them retain control.