I love this message from one of you. Re-Decluttering is a thing, even though it isn’t a thing I ever wanted to believe was a thing.
Honestly, the thought of having to declutter again one day in the future kept me from seeing the point of getting started in the present. Who wants to redo this painful process? Wouldn’t it be better to wait until I have more time, am more decisive, and have a better idea what the future holds?
But out of desperation, I decluttered anyway. Imperfectly. And the phenomenon of re-decluttering being so much easier than decluttering happened.
Here is Celeste’s story:
Dear Dana,
I have to share how much you have helped me. I’m currently going through my house and re-re-redecluttering. I started following you about 5 years ago and have implemented your techniques ever since.
All throughout I’ve still been my slobby self but this time I’ve noticed the change. Not only has this decluttering episode been so much less than the ones before, it’s also been that much easier for me to get rid of stuff. I no longer have a “don’t go in there room” and my daily habits are so easy.
Also, people now come to me for cleaning/decluttering advice! ME?! Thank you so much for sharing your brain and what’s worked for us slob folk. You’ve changed my life for the better.
Sincerely,
Celeste ~ a mom of 5
If you’re overwhelmed and need a plan, check out my new book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life, available wherever books are sold. You can listen to the first three chapters of the audiobook version here.