This is a topic that many of us want to avoid in decluttering. We keep boxes that we never open because dealing with sentimental items can be quite difficult. Let’s look at how to decide what sentimental items to keep in an effort to make the process easier. Timing The timing of when to work…
One of the single most impactful places you can declutter in your home is your closet. I’ve worked with clients who would verify this and I’ve experienced it myself. There is something so refreshing about opening a closet that only has items in it that you wear and love because you’ve created a confidence-inspiring wardrobe….
Last year I had a big goal. Due to the time and focus required to meet that goal, I quickly realized I could not just add this goal on top of everything I was already doing. Sometimes you need to create space for your goals. Changes had to be made. Priorities shifted. I gave up…
Have you set your SMART goals? Are you practicing habits that will help you achieve them? There are two more things that will significantly impact the likelihood of reaching your goals. Creating a review process and having accountability for your goals will help you achieve them. Regularly review After thinking through your goals, you will…
I’ve had no less than 12 people text, tag, and message me over the past 3 days informing me of Marie Kondo’s new show on Netflix. It appears Tidying Up has at least taken new years resolutioners by storm. But what if there is no magic in Tidying Up? As a declutterer myself who writes…
Once you have finished setting your SMART goals, it’s time to focus on HOW you will achieve those goals. There are five key elements that have a significant impact on achieving your goals. I’ve done a lot of reading and also have quite a bit of experience with setting goals. I have seen what works…
I’ll first admit my bias when I bought The Minimalist Home. Joshua Becker’s earlier book, The More of Less, is my personal favorite that I talked about in my favorite books for simplifying. That said, I read his new book, The Minimalist Home, critically knowing that I planned to review it. I was looking for…
Have you heard of the SMART method of setting goals? The approach we take to goal setting will drastically impact the results we get. Improve your goal setting with the SMART method. For many years, I attempted to write new year’s resolutions. They tended to be vague and not shockingly, by mid-February (if not earlier),…
So often we start the year with enthusiasm and a long list of goals. In December, it is easy to feel let down or jaded by any setbacks or disappointments that the past year held. Let’s talk about ending the year well to prepare for a great start in January. How to finish out the year…
Inside: Looking for a simple living book to jumpstart your journey to a simpler life? These are the top 7 simple living books I wholeheartedly recommend to help you declutter your home and simplify your life (and I’ve read just about every book on the subject). I started my journey in simplifying by reading quite…
