The Clutter Fairy Weekly
Episodes
Just Right: Keeping Decor from Exacerbating Your Clutter Problem - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #199
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well-chosen decor can express your personality and make your home feel warm, cozy, and inviting. But a lot can go wrong as you select objects, colors,...
Good Questions: What to Ask Yourself as You Evaluate Your Stuff - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #198
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do we evaluate the stuff in our lives? What questions should we be asking about ourselves and our belongings as we decide what to keep and what to...
A Game You Can Win: Using Gamification in Your Organizing Process - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #197
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gamification is the practice of incorporating traditional elements of gamesâscorekeeping, rewards, social components, etc., to non-game contexts, su...
Three Strategies to Kick Off Your Best Organizing Year Yet in 2024 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #196
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever you find yourself in your organizing journey as 2023 draws to a close, we plan to be here to encourage and support you this week, next week, ...
Happy Holidays from The Clutter Fairy Family to You and Yours! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #195
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from The Clutter Fairy family to you and yours! In episode #195 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and ...
Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics in the Organizing Process - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #194
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should your home be optimized to function smoothly, to look beautiful, or some combination of the two? Where are you willing to compromise, and whatâ...
Ask Us Anything: More Viewer/Listener Questions and Short Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #193
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekâs dip into our mailbag was so much fun that weâre going to do some more! Weâll discuss âdecluttering clutter,â how to start cleari...
Weâre Listening: The Clutter Fairy Answers *Your* Survey Questions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #192
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs been a while since we focused a complete episode on answering the questions you share with us in our surveys, live chat, email, social media, a...
Plan Ahead: Hit the Reset Button for You and Your Space in 2024 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #191
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is a great time to âhit resetâ: to refresh your priorities, revisit your goals, and reconsider your habits and behaviors. The more th...
Thin the Herd: A Clutter Fairy Guide to Talking About Organizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #190
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our recent surveys included a question inviting our audience to offer your favorite âClutter Fairy-ism,â decluttering and organizing aphorism, or ...
Deep-Storage âSolutionsâ: Why Forgotten Is Not the Same as Gone - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #189
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People stash excess stuff in storage units, parentsâ homes, second houses, backyard sheds, garagesâanywhere thatâs easy to ignore. But hideaways...
Smiling Faces and Warm Wishes: Decluttering the Holiday Season - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #188
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weâre kicking off the season of fun, food, shopping, celebration, and chaos that runs from Halloween into the new year. This year, why not make the ...
Get Your Motor Running: Is Decluttering a Journeyâor a Destination? - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #187
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In response to a recent survey, an audience member asked, âHow do you get your motor running? Is it okay to put the car in Park for a while? Are det...
Keep the Clutter, or Give it Away? Value, Gifting, and Donation - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #186
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs October, so the season of givingâand of giving stuff awayâis right around the corner. How do we decide to donate or gift something? And wha...
Yours, Mine, Ours: Sharing or Delegating Responsibility for Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #185
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many circumstances and relationships in which the responsibility for stuff becomes blurredâbetween parents and children, among roommates o...
Feeling, Meaning, Value: Untangling Emotional Attachment to Stuff - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #184
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we work to reduce the clutter in our spaces, sometimes we find that our relationship to stuff seems hopelessly tangled up in our memories, beliefs,...
Are We Ever Finished Decluttering? Organizing With No End in Sight - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #183
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People who struggle with clutter sometimes get discouraged by how far away and out of reach our goals seem to be. We ask ourselves, âWill I ever fin...
Sharpen Your Tools: How to Organize for Arts, Crafts, and Hobbies - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #182
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The activities we do to relax, have fun, and express ourselves enrich our lives in countless ways, but they can also bury our living spaces in tools, ...
A Hard Bargain: More of Your Most Difficult Organizing Challenges - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #181
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some categories of decluttering and organizing are harder than others. But if we focus on the sources of the difficulty, we gain fresh insight that wi...
A Rock and a Hard Place: Facing Difficult Organizing Challenges - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #180
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some categories of decluttering and organizing are harder than othersâŠsometimes a lot harder. But if we focus on the sources of the difficulty, we m...
Ask Us Anything: Viewer and Listener Questions and Orphan Topics - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #179
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel as if youâre shouting into the void about your clutter problems? Fear not! Weâre always ready to listen, and weâre ready to tac...
Stem the Tide: Tips to Prevent or Reduce Clutter at its Sources - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #178
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One obvious way to avoid a clutter problemâor to get control of the one you already haveâis to stop accumulating stuff in the first place. By payi...
Low-hanging Fruit: Easy Wins to Start or Restart Your Decluttering - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #177
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The two statements we hear most from people who are struggling with clutter are âI donât know where to startâ and âI donât know what to do n...
Clutter Dangers: Organize for Safety, Mobility, and Ease of Access - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #176
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clutter jeopardizes our relaxation, comfort, productivity, and the pride and enjoyment we get from our homes. But it can also present real threats to ...
Clutter and Recidivism: How to Avoid Re-stuffing Unstuffed Areas - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #175
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find that decluttered spaces tend to collect even more clutter after  you organize than they had before? It can be challenging to shift your t...
Peace Process: Reducing Household Conflict, Confusion, and Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #174
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Children, spouses, parents, roommates, housemates, and even unruly houseguests can muddle or add complexity to our organizing challenges. In episode #...
Reimagine Your Space to Break Free from the Clutter Status Quo - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #173
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we get stuck in our patterns and habits and canât imagine things being any different. The longer your space has remained unchanged, the mo...
Tick, Tock: Set Realistic Time Expectations for Organizing Projects - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #172
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those whoâve made the decision to declutter and get organized, time can be a source of confusion and frustration. Thereâs the time you want th...
Rethink and Reframe Your Clutter Language: The Power of Words 2 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #171
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The way we talk about our stuff is a clue to the undercurrent of feelings and experiences that influence our choices. Words like âuseful,â âmess...
What Are Your Clutter Set Points, and How Can You Change Them? - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #170
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The clutter set point is what we call the volume of stuffâin total or in any one categoryâthat feels like the ârightâ amount to you. When you ...
Make Space for Your Best Life: Declutter for Health and Well-being - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #169
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Clutter is more than just an annoyance or inconvenienceâit can adversely affect our health and well-being in dozens of ways we might not even be awa...
Life Is a Journey: Prepare and Pack for Smooth Vacation Travel - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #168
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to a March report from Forbes, 49 percent of Americans plan to travel more in 2023 than they did last year. Travel is also expected to incre...
Irreplaceable: Managing Family Photos, Heirlooms, and Memorabilia - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #167
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Photos, heirlooms, and other mementoes can strengthen family ties and help us connect with our history. But many of us inherit or accumulate these pre...
Cradle to Cane: Advantages of Organized Space in All Lifeâs Stages - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #166
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people come to decluttering late in life, addressing the accumulation of stuff only after itâs been piling up for decades. But itâs never too...
May Is for Motivation: How to Energize Your Organizing Projects - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #165
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you running out of steam on long-term organizing goals, or were you short on enthusiasm in the first place? In episode #165 of The Clutter Fairy W...
Everything Must Go! Decluttering Strategies for Your Next Move - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #164
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure of an upcoming move sharpens the urgency of eliminating stuff you no longer want or need. You can purge by making careful, calm decisions...
Efficiency versus Effectiveness | How to Avoid Decluttering Burnout - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #163
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever spent hours organizing minutia, only to discover that you hadnât made any progress toward your most urgent goals? In this episode, weâ...
Spring Into Action: Small Cleaning Projects to Refresh Your Home - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #162
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spring in the northern hemisphere is here, bringing warmer days, longer hours of sunshine, and a sense of fresh possibilities. Letâs take advantage ...
NAPO 2023 Summit Report | A Case Study in âTetris Organizingâ - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #161
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gayle attended the annual summit of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals in Las Vegas. Sheâll share a rep...
Organizing Now for Future Stuff | Decluttering Your Command Center - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #160
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us have a âcommand centerââa favorite spot where we sit to read, watch TV, and manage our busy lives. Weâll discuss the stuff that ten...
Breaking Down a Big Project | Paper Primer | Part of the Landscape - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #159
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big organizing projects can disrupt your routines and leave you feeling swamped and overwhelmed. Weâll suggest tips to help you break down and keep ...
On the Spot: Ed Flies Solo to Answer Audience Questions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly Special
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gayle was out sick, but Ed decided that the show must go on! In this special episode of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, co-host Ed Gumnick answers audience ...
Shoestring Organizing: Declutter and Organize on a Tight Budget - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #158
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Living on a fixed income or struggling to make ends meet puts professional organizing help, custom storage solutions, and expensive products out of re...
Organizing for Lawn and Garden Season | Challenges of Downsizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #157
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Crocuses and daffodils tell us that spring in the Northern Hemisphere is only weeks away. Now is a great time to start decluttering and organizing for...
Ask Us Anything: Breaking Up Is Hard | Tiny Bathrooms | Why We Procrastinate - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #156
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This âAsk Us Anythingâ show answers your questions and discusses topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:Youâve made up yo...
Food, Form, and Function: Organizing Your Kitchen and Pantry - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #155
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has a flurry of holiday cooking and entertaining, an influx of new toys and treats, and daily duty as one of the busiest parts of your home left your ...
Shifting Ground: How Life Changes Complicate Your Clutter Landscape - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #154
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes in your lifeâmoving in with a new partner or spouse, a breakup or divorce, or a family member moving in with you unexpectedlyâcan disr...
Ask Us Anything: Clearing Big Stuff | Art & Craft Spaces | Getting Out the Door - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #153
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this âAsk Us Anythingâ show, weâll answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:How to dec...
Creative Destruction: Craft a Strategy to Organize Almost Any Room - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #152
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every home is different, and every room of the house has its own special clutter problems. But with a thoughtful approach, you can look beneath the me...
Celebrate âGet Organized Monthâ by (re)Starting Organizing Projects - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #151
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
January is âGet Organized Monthâ! But after the year-end shakeup, it can be hard to figure out how to start new projects, restart past efforts, ma...
Drink a Cup oâ Kindness: Happy New Year from The Clutter Fairy! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #150
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether youâve set a resolution to get organized in 2023 or you struggle to make New Yearâs resolutions stick, weâll be here to uplift and inspi...
Gayle Presents Her âNiceâ List for 2022 | Happy Holidays! - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #149
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from The Clutter Fairy family to you and yours! In episode #149 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and ...
Hit Pause on Organizing Projects | Self-care for Holiday Stress - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #148
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure of holiday activities and year-end priorities means we might have to put organizing projects on holdâor at least in slow motionâand i...
Ask Us Anything: Favorite Things, Shared Workspaces, Listen to Your Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #147
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this âAsk Us Anythingâ show, weâll answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:Focus on f...
Landmarks and Losses: Organizing Around Lifeâs Memorable Moments - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #146
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life-changing events can disrupt our efforts to getâor remainâorganized. We may face unexpected trauma, such as a natural disaster, a job loss, or...
Ask Us Anything: Motivation; Organize Papers for Tax Season; Stuff for Company - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #145
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weekâs âAsk Us Anythingâ show, we answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:Tips t...
A Season for Edits: Make Space for the 2023 Version of Your Life - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #144
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just as trees drop their leaves to rest and wait for spring, the end of the year is a good time for us to pause and âshedâ things from our lives t...
Significant Others: Organizing with (or in Spite of) Other People - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #143
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do the people with whom you share your space complicate your decluttering process? Spouses, partners, housemates, little children, big children, adult...
Ask Us Anything: Unfinished Projects, Micro-/Macro-organizers, Common Mistakes - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #142
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this âAsk Us Anythingâ episode, we answer your questions and discuss topics suggested by our viewers and listeners.In this episode:How many unf...
A Detour Down Memory Lane: Declutter Stuff with Sentimental Value - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #141
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every home contains at least a few items we keep even though they serve no practical purpose and can be awkward to display and difficult to maintain. ...
Ask Us Anything: Walk-in Closets, A Place for Everything, Downsizing as We Age - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #140
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We asked viewers and listeners to âAsk Us Anythingâ for an episode dedicated entirely to satisfying your clutter curiosity!In this episode:Walk-in...
Less Work, More Peace: Uncluttered Home for the Holidays 2022 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #139
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before you can say âBoo!,â weâll be kicking off the season of fun, joy, food, shopping, and chaos that runs from Halloween into the new year. Th...
Everything Depends on Execution: Decluttering Philosophy at Work - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #138
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last four episodes, weâve explored our relationships with belongings from several different perspectivesâour idea of a good life, emotional...
A World of Complex Choices: Ethical Considerations About Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #137
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We make hundreds of decisions every week about what to buy, what to discard, where to shop, what to keep, what to give away, and who should have what ...
Eating an Elephant: The Power of Habits in a Decluttered Life - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #136
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unproductive habits can lead to excessive accumulation, stagnation, and clutter. But useful habits can turn small increments of work into gigantic pro...
Holding on Tightly or Letting Go Lightly: Clutter and Emotions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #135
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emotions play leading roles in the habits and routines through which we acquire stuff, decide what to keep, and face the challenge of clutter buildu...
You and Your Stuff: Crafting a Philosophy of Decluttering - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #134
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Decluttering feels like working your way through the maze of your relationship with stuff. Wouldnât it be easier with a map? Our five-part series wi...
Clutter in Cyberspace: Declutter and Organize Your Digital Stuff - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #133
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digital clutter is a paradoxâit takes up virtually no space but can disrupt our lives as profoundly as physical stuff. Excessive and disorganized em...
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda: The Nagging Problem of Incompletions - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #132
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us accumulate âincompletionsââunfinished DIY, art, or craft projects; coupons or recipes to clip; papers to file; laundry to fold and pu...
From Ratâs Nest to Restful Retreat: Mastering the Bedroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #131
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The bedroom should be a quiet, peaceful sanctuary where we recharge ourselves and enjoy intimate moments. But when clutter invades, visual distraction...
Common Clutter: Living Rooms, Sitting Rooms, Family Rooms, and Dens - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #130
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most homes have at least one space shared by the whole familyâthe living room, sitting room, family room, great room, den, etc. Whether formal or ca...
Balancing Work, Life, and So Much More: Clutter in the Home Office - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #129
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home created unique clutter challenges even before the pandemic. But now, between sharing home workspaces with spouses and housemates, Zo...
Time for a Change: Declutter and Streamline Your Clothes Closets - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #128
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your main clothes closet is stuffed to capacity, every day starts with an archeological expedition in search of something wear. But a trimmed-dow...
Clean as a Whistle: Decluttering Solutions for the Bathroom - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #127
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The bathroom is typically an undersized room that plays an oversized role in functions that are vital to our health, hygiene, appearance, and relaxati...
Recipe for Success: Organize Your Kitchen for Food, Family, and Fun - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #126
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In most homes, the kitchen is a center of activity, but all that traffic can lead to confusion and disagreement about how it should be used and what b...
Hot Fun in the Summertime: Organize Your Hobby, Art, or Craft Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #125
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been looking forward to summer as your chance to relax, spend time with the kids, or enjoy a staycation? This is the perfect time to declutte...
The Work of Tidying: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 3 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #124
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Kondo made a huge impact on the organizing world with bestselling books, two Netflix series, and an unconventional approach to âtidying.â He...
Life-changing Magic: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 2 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #123
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our first Marie Kondo episode generated so much conversation that we've decided to extend this topic to a three-part series. Kondoâs bestsellin...
Throwing Off Sparks: The KonMari Method in Philosophy and Practice 1 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #122
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Kondo helped kick the decluttering movement into high gear with her bestselling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. The âKonMari Meth...
Head Over Heart 3: Algorithms to Filter Our Stuff to Fit Our Space - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #121
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we recognize the negative impacts of clutter on our lives, but still feel powerless to manage the conflicting feelings that keep us stuck. S...
A Space of Oneâs Own: Organizing for Peace of Mind - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #120
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways in which clutter keeps us from living the lives we want, and an effective way to assess the present state of our homes is through ...
Race Against the Clock: Time Issues and Organizing - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #119
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To those of us who struggle with clutter, it can feel as if Time itself is our one insurmountable obstacle. As we work to declutter our lives and spac...
Routine Maintenance: Keep Your Organizing Machine Running Smoothly - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #118
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether youâre managing a long-term clutter issue or starting fresh in a new space, a critical part of designing your organized life is maintenance....
Tight Spots, Tiny Budgets: Outfitting Dorm Rooms and Apartments - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #117
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graduation season is about to start, and parents everywhere will be scrambling to launch their graduates into college life, often with little cash and...
Decluttering with Bigfoot: Organizing Myths versus Reality - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #116
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us approach organizing projects with our heads stuffed full of myths, legends, and baldfaced lies that weâve heardâthe product of popular ...
The Power of Words: Understand and Reframe Your Clutter Language - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #115
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How we talk about our stuff reveals a lot about the emotions and memories that influence our choices. Words like enough, junk, and value are loaded wi...
Organize for the Unplanned: Prepare for Crises Before They Arrive - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #114
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As life unfolds, we may find ourselves in circumstances that require us to deal with a lot of stuff in a short time: an unexpected move, an illness, a...
Spring into Decluttering: 20 Tiny Projects to Start Moving Forward - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #113
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spring in the northern hemisphere is here, bringing warmer days, more sunlight, and a burst of fresh energy. Letâs take advantage of an early-spring...
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Decluttering Your Homeâs Hiding Places - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #112
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of our homes contain black holes that are easy to pack with clutter and even easier to ignoreâspare closets, basements, attics, crawlspaces, th...
Because Youâre Worth It: Decluttering as Self-care - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #111
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cluttered space impacts and complicates every other aspect of our livesâour physical fitness, emotional health, productivity, family, financial well...
In Search of Balance: Managing Your Time, Energy, and Priorities - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #110
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a home that supports the life you love is what organizing is all about! But if youâre working to clear a backlog and cultivate habits to re...
Many Hands: How to Ask for Decluttering Assistance (or Offer Yours) - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #109
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the work of organizing is too overwhelming for one person to tackle, so we ask for help. But helpers who arenât sensitive to our goals, pr...
Function Conjunction: Clutter Issues in Multiple-Use Spaces - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #108
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an office that doubles as a guest room, a Zoom studio, a library, a craft room, and a gift-wrapping room? How about a closet that doubles ...
Special Announcement: ADHD Across the Lifespan - The Clutter Fairy Weekly
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, welcomes Ellen Delap of the Attention Deficit Disorders Associ...
Spread Too Thin, Piled Too High: Clutter in the Sandwich Generation - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #107
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
âSandwich Generationâ refers to middle-aged people who shoulder the responsibility for both their own children and aging parents, while still tryi...
Iâve Got a Feeling: When Emotions Complicate the Organizing Process - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #106
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More often than not, the stories that people who struggle with clutter tell start with the words âI feelâŠ.â Even emotions with little clear conn...
Get Off to a Strong Start (or Restart) in GO Month 2022 - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #105
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
January was Get Organized monthâa time when many people embark on new decluttering goals or try to revive projects where theyâve gotten stuck. If ...
Decluttering on a Budget: Tips and Tricks to Organize for Less - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #104
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone has the resources to install custom storage solutions, field a team of professional helpers, or make unlimited supply runs to expensive s...
Clearing Decluttering Clutter: Find an Approach that Works for You - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #103
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of decluttering can be a confusing realm of competing philosophies, methods, strategies, books, courses, webcasts, podcasts, and apps. But h...
A Defining Moment: What âClutterâ Means in Your Life and Home - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #102
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are some things objectively clutter, or is calling something âclutterâ just a personal judgment? Itâs hard to solve a problem that isnât clear...