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What Feelings Tell You (and What’s Actually True)

A kinder way to declutter when emotions get loud

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Apr 02, 2025
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“That tiny onesie?”
They outgrew it before the tags came off.

“That half-read self-help book?”
It’s been collecting dust and guilt.

“That expired sunscreen from 2019?”
If it didn’t protect then, it won’t now.

Sound familiar?


Why it feels hard

Sometimes you’re not decluttering. You’re time traveling.
Every pause becomes a walk down memory lane.
You relive moments instead of releasing them.

The fix?
Stop asking “How do I feel about this?” and start asking questions that move you forward.


3 questions that cut through the noise

(No feelings required)

If I needed this, would I know where to find it?
If not, it’s not really part of your home.

Would I even remember I had this?
If the answer’s no, it’s not serving you.

Does it fit the space I have?
Not can I shove it in a drawer, but does it belong here?


The space rule

You can keep anything you want.
You just can’t keep everything.

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