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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Nicole Gabai

4 life-changing things I ruthlessly decluttered at 50 – it helped me shed my old ways, find peace, and start anew

A maximalist living room with busy pink floral wallpaper, a green velvet sofa, two black leather and wood armchairs, and a light wood rectangular coffee table. .

When I turned 50, it ushered in an era of deep self-reflection, which inspired me to embrace the person I had become. As a professional home organizer, it made me consider carefully where my life was headed and what I needed in my home to help me get there.

That’s why decluttering mindfully during this time was so freeing for me, and can be for you too. As a decluttering pro, I urge you to use this defining decade of your life to shed the things that no longer serve you and step into a new chapter without the weight of your past.

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