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Declutter Your Life, De-Stress Your Mind: Lessons from a Lifelong Organizer

Discover the joy of letting go, creating space, and keeping only what truly matters.

February 9, 2024

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

They say that we are connected to our stuff and our household clutter created stress. Think about it. Could this be true for you? Take a look at this week’s main article and see if it gives you some thoughts about how to de-clutter and de-stress.

Be well,

Kathleen

Main Article

This is NOT my office!

I go through a phase of decluttering a couple of times a year. I came across a method that I'm sharing with you: decluttering simplified.

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