I loved this story from one of you! Hi there! Just wanted to take a minute to share while my toddlers are asleep. My clutter has always been a major source of shame. As a kid my nickname was "Messy Bessie." Sentimental stuff kept piling up. Things I didn't use but thought I should. It lasted through my college years. There wasn't a visible …
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Real Progress: No Panic at the Thought of Opening the Door!
I LOVE this success story from one of you! I just wanted to thank you for all of your inspiration and help through your blog! I have been decluttering since last August/September, and I am working on getting into a better routine of cleaning (now that there's not so much STUFF in the way!). I still have a ways to go, but I was able to see real …
It really does just start with clean dishes!
Dana/Nony here: A story from one of you, who (just like me) never thought something as simple as washing the dishes would have such a huge impact: Thinking back, when I set out to clean the house, the very first thing was the dishes then it migrated to the kitchen and out from there. My dishes have been clean for over a week now and I …
From Our Mailbox: Why People Like Us Need the Visibility Rule
Oh my word, I love this note I received after my recent podcast about the Visibility Rule. My FAVORITE part is how she was just thinking how much better she was doing. That is EXACTLY what happens to me, over and over again! Hi Nony, I've written to you before. You actually read one of my emails about having a housekeeper on a podcast! (Hello …
Decluttering Momentum in Action
Quite a while ago, I received a quick note from one of you sharing your success cleaning out your closet. I had every intention of posting it as a reader story, but I'm glad (for once) that I didn't get it done right away. I received another message recently, with details of an even bigger decluttering success story. This is a great …
From Our Mailbox: Managing by Using Awkward Pauses
From Nony: I love this comment so much from Pauline on my recent podcast about fitting daily tasks into unpredictable schedules. I know so many of my readers struggle with chronic health issues, and I'd love to hear how you make it work in your own home! Here in the U.S., we're celebrating Thanksgiving this week. The perspectives shared in the …
From Our Mailbox – Real Struggles with Attachment to Stuff
From Nony: This email from Sheila H. made me cry. I'm so impressed with the progress she has made to get past significant attachment issues. She gave me permission to share. I know there are many of you who have also been through things in life that make it difficult to work through various clutter issues. I hope you'll be encouraged by her …
From Our Mailbox: Timing Myself
Nony here: I LOVE this real life example of the effect of breaking through delusions by using a timer! A reader shares her real-life results when timing herself while doing daily tasks. Don't stop reading until the end. The magic happens on Day Two. (Just like it always does with the daily tasks that haven't been daily in a while!) You …
$110 Bucks Worth of Clutter!!!
Nony here: I loved this email from one of you. I'd love to hear what you have laying around waiting to be returned! But first, if your name is Denise and you have three boys, check your email! Comment #17 on the Swiffer giveaway was chosen by Random.org. You've got 48 hours to respond to the email I sent with your mailing address!! Dear …
