Some people are born at a special time and the stars align and they inherently know how to keep things clean and tidy. They inherently have a desire to be organized. I'm not one of those people. This shit is hard for me. Despite this, I am doing it anyhow and I am winning. I … Continue reading More progress
The birth of a schedule
Cleaning a space up and decluttering is step one for me. I have to get rid of trash, broken items, and unloved items first. It's much easier for me to organize and find a home for the things I have when I don't have as much stuff to sort through. Step two is organization. These … Continue reading The birth of a schedule
Asking for help
This may seem trivial to outsiders and may seem mildly petty but honestly it's the exact step I needed to take today. I've spent nearly three weeks working to get my home dehoarded, decluttered, and transformed. I've also been working to maintain what I've already accomplished, learning and practicing new habits along the way. One … Continue reading Asking for help
Five simple ways to Stay tidy every day
I usually work 12 to 15 hours days which is one of the reasons I think I struggle so much. By the time I get home at 10pm I just want to wash my face and crash. What I don't want to do is fold laundry, put away dishes, clear off the table, fold blankets, … Continue reading Five simple ways to Stay tidy every day
Put it away…
Post-it note to self. Things I learned the past week. If it doesn't have a home, find it one or toss it. If it has a home, put it there when you are done with it.
Paper Clutter
Tonight I made a dent in this suitcase full of papers. There are bills in here from 2019...does that make them vintage? I joke, but it's sad, honestly. I got about halfway done when I just needed a break. I found cash, giftcards, and bills, bills bills. I also found an invitation to a birthday … Continue reading Paper Clutter
Dining Room
BEFORE & AFTERI decided to tackle my dining room today. If you are following along with my progress, I shared my bathroom cleanup last week. This weekend I tackled my living room and dining room (which is one large space divided by a wide arch). You can see my living room and bathroom on previous … Continue reading Dining Room
Reward Yourself
I spent yesterday cleaning the living room but decided it looked not quite done... and I deserved to treat myself for all my hard work! We swing by our local greenhouse and snagged a car full of plants then hot up TJMaxx for some boho decor this morning. We start cleaning at noon today!
Reincarnate
Lesson: Managing compulsive/emotional buying and the struggle to let go of material objects is one part of hoarding and clutter recovery, with which we heal emotional trauma and learn healthy coping mechanisms. The other part is learning new tidy habits though regular maintence and cleaning of our spaces to making sure we find a home … Continue reading Reincarnate
Baby Steps
Cleaned my living room today. Got rid of a broken couch, chair, and ottoman. Tore out broken shelves, cleaned everything, and reorganized my DVDs and books. I was even able to hang up some decor stuff that I love and has just been sitting in a pile of junk. I don't have any before pics … Continue reading Baby Steps
Clutter to Calm 