Reflections
Thoughts on organizing, decluttering, and downsizing — written by Joanne Benson.
When Belongings Come Between Us: Living With Someone Who Struggles to Let Go
Written from the perspective of a professional organizer, this article explores the emotional tension, safety risks, and relational friction that arise when living with someone who struggles to let go of physical possessions. It emphasizes that lasting resolution comes from mutual compassion, framing conversations around the shared function of a room, and addressing underlying habits rather than forcing decluttering or placing blame.
Sell It or Donate It? When Decluttering Becomes a Business Decision
Decluttering is not just about what your unwanted belongings might be worth financially, but about weighing that potential return against the time, effort, space and peace of mind involved in selling them—and recognizing when donating or consigning is the better way to move closer to the home you want.
The Kids Are Back at School — Now What About the House?
Getting your home ready for Fall
“The word listen contains the same letters as the word silent.” — Alfred Brendel
Letting go of an object is not always straightforward.
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