So much of our struggles with clutter is really just a matter of working on our mindset. Don’t let emotions be your excuse. Overcome your decluttering mindsets that cause you to have a hard time decluttering.

Decluttering sentimental items is hard. These are items that hold memories. Items that were given to us by loved ones. Items from our childhood.

Which ones best describe your clutter problem? I have worked with many clients over the years, and have discovered that many share the same common situational or psychological reasons for clutter. I am sure you have your own circumstances, tendencies, belief systems, and root causes, contributing to the clutter that has found its way into your home. The following is a list of the common situational or psychological reasons for clutter that I see repeatedly as a professional organizer.

Mental clutter is the constant stress that comes from having too much on our plates. It can affect our thoughts, our feelings, and our ability to live our best lives. Discover how to identify your own mental clutter, and reduce it. Living more intentionally, being mindful of the way you talk to yourself, and learning to let things go can all help reduce mental clutter so you can live your life without the constant of overwhelm. Visit tidymalism.com for intentional living and decluttering…

Visual clutter affects focus, productivity, and well-being. Explore ways to reduce visual clutter in your home to promote calm in your space and mind.

Do you have boxes and boxes of sentimental stuff in your attic that hasn't seen the light of day in a decade? If so, read these decluttering tips to help you let go of stuff you don't need!

You’ll find my Declutter Calendar and tips for How to Clear Clutter Fast throughout this post and my Declutter Your Home Printable...

Conquer emotional ties to clutter and embrace a clutter-free life. Learn effective strategies to declutter sentimentally charged items. Break free from emotional attachments and create a serene, clutter-free space.

By intentionally clearing physical, mental, and emotional clutter from our lives, we make space for true, deep, and lasting joy.