Category: decluttering

  • Swedish Death Cleaning

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    What is Swedish Death Cleaning? It is called “döstädning” in Swedish. It is a concept has been around for many years in Swedish culture and tradition. It is then made popular by Margareta Magnusson in her book “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Clutter” published in…

  • 5 minutes: Decluttering Books

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    Do you have 5 minutes? Yes, okay, time to declutter something. Today you will declutter your books. Please give it a try. 1 Gather Gather your books (start with 1 shelf). 2 Discard: + trash immediately.+ what doesn’t belong.+ what you will not read again.+ what you will not read in the next 6 months.+…

  • Decluttering is challenging

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    Decluttering is a daunting task. You have to overcome the letting go part. The common challenges are for sentimental attachment, procrastination (cause there is always tomorrow) and lack of time. Here are some practical solutions: Why are we so attached to items? Cause those items have sentimental values often with deep emotional connecting to our…

  • Are you ready to declutter?

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    Questions to ask yourself. Gimme a D-E-C-L-U-T-T-E-R … Decision Have you made the decision to declutter your home? Effort Are you emotionally ready to put the effort to declutter? Commitment Are you committed to the process of decluttering? Letting go Do you have the will to let go of things that no longer serve your…

  • Is Minimalism the way to live?

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    Let’s explore the ideas and principles of minimalism and how it relates to decluttering. Minimalism is a lifestyle choice centered on the idea of living with less or just enough. It helps bring into focus on what really matters the most in life. Minimalist prioritize experiences and relationships over material possessions. Both minimalism and decluttering…