ReclaimYou Blog — declutter

Selling Your Home? Depersonalising and Decluttering are Key. Selling a house is more than just listing it online and waiting for buyers to fall in love. It’s about creating a space where they can see themselves living. One of the most important steps in this process is depersonalising and decluttering – and this is where I can help. Why Depersonalisation Matters I remember when my husband and I were looking at purchasing a house, we walked into someone's home and it was LOUD. The colours on the walls were bright and the house was full of clutter. I couldn’t even...

In today’s fast-paced world, clutter is no longer limited to the physical items filling our homes. Life clutter is those non-tangible distractions that overwhelm our minds and drain our energy. An invisible thief, robbing us of clarity, purpose, and balance. What is Life Clutter? Life clutter is anything that crowds your schedule, mind, or heart, making it difficult to focus on what truly matters. It’s the unending to-do list, the endless phone notifications, or the feeling of being busy but not productive. Unlike physical clutter, life clutter is harder to see but just as disruptive. Here are four common forms...

Has your decluttering endeavor ever failed? What if I was to tell you that you are very capable of releasing the items, but that you may be anchored down by mental and emotional clutter.I am very mindful in my work as a professional organiser, to help my clients navigate the mental and emotional clutter that may surface so that they can achieve and succeed at creating a clutter free home and life. As a professional organiser, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating  impact that physical clutter can have on individuals and families. It's not just about tidying up; it's about untangling...

At ReclaimYou, our tagline is “Helping you create a clutter free home and life…AND LIFE! We work with these 6 types of clutter1. Mental Clutter2. Emotional Clutter3. Physical Clutter4. Digital Clutter5. Life Clutter6. Financial Clutter All these types of clutter intertwine and all of them have a way of messing with your relationships.Time and time again as a professional organiser, I hear the stories from frustrated partners who want to support their spouse but at the same time feel like they’re suffocating under the pressure, the stuff in their home and life is putting on them. It's easy for clutter...

Here are 15 questions you can ask yourself when deciding to keep or let an item go. How does this (item) nourish me?Think mentally, emotionally, spiritually or physically. Does this item add value to my life or space? Do I have the time to invest into maintaining this? Do I have the space for this? Where does this belong? Where or how should I store it? Do I own something similar? Am I keeping it for 'one day'?If so define one day? When does one day begin and when does one day end? Does it Fit? Is it flattering? Does...