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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

Slow decluttering instantly takes the anxiety out of the task – professional organizers love it for those who are 'overwhelmed to begin with’

A sunlit living room with a green fabric sofa and matching footstool. .

Many of us want to power through chores as quickly as possible, using quick decluttering methods blast through piles of clutter.

But this approach can quickly make you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and exhausted. That’s why professional home organizers suggest slow decluttering instead, helping you to avoid regret when tackling important items, and assigning value based on your needs and wants, rather than on usefulness alone.

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