How Often Should You Declutter? How to Tell If You're Doing Too Little, or Way Too Much, According to Professional Organizers

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It's an age-old question: How often should we really declutter our homes? We know it's good for our space and our mental health, making the house more breathable and our possessions easier to maintain, but is there an answer?

If you've tried to learn how to declutter your home in the past, you can likely attest to the fact that even though it wasn't necessarily easy, it was worth it. But how long ago has it been now since your last possession purge?