Psychology of Clutter
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Supposedly. It’s still snowing here in Southern Ontario today.
I have just heard about a new holiday (thanks BusyMe!) that I really should celebrate!
It’s happening right now; March 19th 2008 to April [...]
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Perfectionism Doesn’t Help You Declutter
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I am a perfectionist. You might not believe it, after seeing the photos I posted of my most cluttered spaces, but it’s true.
It is also part of the reason I have so much clutter, so many things “on the go” and so many half-finished attempts to clean things up.
You’d think being [...]
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Clutter Never Ends
Photo by Fort Photo
I found a nifty new blog today called Less is More. Shannon is busy with her life and an ill family member so her posts are infrequent, but they are interesting and thought provoking.
Her latest post really made me think. In my rush headlong into clutter reduction, I often forget [...]
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It Isn’t Just a Question of Cleaning Up
Clutter. Junk. Mess. Disorganization. Call it whatever you want, but it’s a serious problem for some people.
It’s the kind of problem that makes people feel they can’t control their hoarding habits. It brings on a sense of shame and isolation – not to mention guilt when good intentions to get organized fail each and [...]
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Study says Clutter Affects 88% of Homes
According to a new Australian study out today, clutter can cause feelings of anxiety and depression, and is causing “considerable anxiety” in 4/10 respondents. The 15-page report, released by The Australian Institute and titled “Stuff Happens: Unused Things Cluttering up our Homes“, polled 1002 people in December 2007, and can be downloaded here. [links [...]
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