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Ciéra Cree

Could You Suffer From "Clutter Blindness"? — 4 Reasons Experts Recommend Taking Before and After Photos While Decluttering

Organized living room with green velvet sofa and boucle armchair.

A person can think of organizing and decluttering their home like climbing a mountain. At first the mountain (read: the mess around you) can look insurmountable. You may not know where to start or see an obvious path to follow, but slowly and surely you find your way, and before long you’re among the spaciousness of the summit.

Taking photos, like many would before and after their climb, can have many benefits — more than you may realize. As much as you probably don't want to document your messy house, it's all part of a wider healing aspect and the process of cultivating a space that brings you peace and calm.

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