Declutter

I’m a big fan of decluttering. I've spent several years doing it and writing about it. I’ve gotten rid of most of my stuff, rarely shop for new stuff, and have

Maybe it's time to let go. Things build up. They get heavy. When we forget to let go, we feel heavy. Even though you may not be carrying your stuff around

Sometimes you get mad at me when I suggest that you simplify your books because books are awesome! You love books. I love them too. Before I let go of my

These simple journaling prompts invite you to consider your hold on stuff, and your response to the demands on your time. If it seems like you've simplified

If you are sick of piles of paper, have filing cabinets stuffed with out-dated material or feel like paper is taking over your life, go paper-free or at least,

Take a break from the news and anything else that is stressing you out in this moment for this simple decluttering article. You'll learn how to make

I’m a big fan of slow, steady change including teeny-tiny steps and the following decluttering tips support that. Most of the time, our biggest challenge

I recently wrote about burning or shredding my journals. When I'm journaling, I'm not doing it to record history, come up with book ideas or anything else that

We are diving back into your simplicity struggles with the biggest simplicity struggle of all ... paper and photos. My method on how to simplify paper and

These 10 conversation starters (or journaling prompts) will help you let go with more ease. With all of the focus around minimalism, simplicity, decluttering,

The most popular question about decluttering or simplifying is, “What’s the best way to start?” The next most popular question is, “How long will it take?”

Some things are easier to let go of than others. The extra measuring cups, worn out sweaters and old sports equipment might not hurt your heart when it goes out

I share my simplicity stories and what happened before I decided to simplify in my new book Soulful Simplicity. I also share other meaningful stories. This one

I didn't simplify my life overnight. My transformation from overworked, under-inspired, sick and tired to debt-free, clutter-free, low stress, healthy and happy

The just in case excuse for holding on is a messy combination of fear and procrastination. We hold on because we aren’t quite ready to let go but we rarely use

The struggle I hear most often from people trying to simplify their lives is that their spouse/partner/family/friends won't simplify with them. How can you

At first I didn’t understand how my “stuff” was getting in the way of love. I didn’t see the connection, but my clutter, debt, and busyness was a big obstacle

I used to have bookshelves and boxes stuffed with books. I kept every book I read, the books I wanted to read, and even books I knew I’d never read. I moved my

Last month I delivered a live video 21-day decluttering challenge via Facebook. I saved the recordings on YouTube so you can take the challenge anytime for

Decluttering can feel like it never ends, or at least that’s how I remember it. I did the spring cleaning thing to lighten up for the summer months, and after

When we moved a few years ago from a 2000 square foot house to a 750 square foot apartment, we expected to lose some cabinet space in the kitchen. This

Since 2010, with my family, I donated or sold 50% of my stuff, and then another 50%, and then anything I didn’t want to bring from a big house to a small

It’s no secret that I don’t enjoy cleaning or organizing things. Luckily, a great benefit of living with less is ... less cleaning and organizing. By living

  I've been letting go slowly and consistently for more than a decade. I started with food, letting go of animal protein and milk to reduce stress