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How to Let Go of Clothes: A Gentle Guide

“What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language.” — Miuccia Prada “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” — Mark Twain For some people, clothing is…

The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering

The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering

Introduction – The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering “Your home is living space, not storage space.” — Francine Jay Decluttering your home isn’t about getting rid of everything you own. It’s about creating a home that works for you. If your home feels crowded, chaotic or difficult to…

Collections or Clutter? Understanding the Difference

Collections or Clutter? Understanding the Difference

People often find it difficult to distinguish between a collection and clutter. Sometimes, we deliberately blur the boundaries to convince ourselves that our assortment of old clothes is actually a vintage collection of dresses from past decades. This way of thinking can make it much…

The Ultimate Guide to Hoarding Disorder: Understanding, Recognising and Getting Help

The Ultimate Guide to Hoarding Disorder: Understanding, Recognising and Getting Help

Hoarding disorder is much more than having a cluttered or untidy home. For someone with hoarding disorder, possessions can become extremely difficult to discard, regardless of their monetary value. Over time, the accumulation of belongings can make rooms difficult or impossible to use and can…

What is Extreme Minimalism?

What is Extreme Minimalism?

“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupery Introduction I have written about Minimalism on this blog on multiple occasions. If you’re new to this blog or to Minimalism,…