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Faiza Saqib

5 Things This Decluttering Professional Says You Need to Let Go Of In Order to Have a More Organized Home

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I often find when I go through moments of decluttering and organizing my home, the hardest part is actually letting go of things. Why is it that I can't seem to let go of items which no longer benefit me? Well, for me, sometimes it's sheer laziness or its attachment to those items. As I navigate the world of all things neat and tidy, I can't help but wonder, what should I really be letting go of?

Shira Gill, organizing expert and author of Minimalista and Organized Living tells me: 'Weeding through the piles can be time consuming and emotional, but it doesn’t have to feel like getting a root canal. Remember to stay focused on keeping only items that improve and add value to your life. The rest is just clutter'.

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