When decluttering, it is important to keep things for the right reasons, that is, whether or not they positively contribute to your home and life. Too many people keep things because they are afraid to let go of them, or because they don’t know what to do with them. However, things are made to be used, and it’s a waste for something to sit unused in a cupboard, release those things for someone else to use. Here are some questions that can help you make decisions on whether

When we declutter our homes, it can be hard to face the fact that money has been spent (by us or others) on items that we no longer need or like and this can cause us some issues in letting go of them. This can be compounded by something called the Endowment Effect where we place a higher value on items that we own, thus making it even harder to let go! One way that we can get around this is to sell these items, but before you merrily slap a price sticker on something, or ta

As you declutter, it helps to have an exit strategy for those belongings you are not choosing to keep. While your local recycling centre may be an easy option, I've listed some national (UK) organisations here that may be able to help your discards onto the next stage of their lives. If you in the North East of Scotland, I have some specific local suggestions on my website too at: https://www.thetidycoo.com/sustainability The website Reduce, Reuse Recycle has a wealth of ide

1. Get accountable – plan to do this alongside a friend. If you don’t have a friend who wants to do it, join a group (such as Get Organised with The Tidy Coo), or a program with others (12 Weeks To Tidy) or if you’re really pushing the boat out, employ a Professional Organiser to help. 2. Get Together a Decluttering Kit, which should include pens for labelling, post-its (preferably fully sticky ones), scissors, and cleaning products, such as a cloth and some water for damp d