Decluttering isn’t always joyful—and that’s okay. Letting go can stir up guilt, sadness, and unexpected emotions. In this post, I share powerful client stories that show how emotional release and real progress often go hand in hand. If clutter weighs heavy on your heart, this read offers both insight and encouragement.

Struggling to work from your dining room? In my latest video, I share how I turned my dining table into a functional home office after 20 years of working from it. Learn space-saving tips like creating a micro desk, using dining room drawers for filing, and storing office essentials in a credenza. Even if you have a real home office, these ideas will help maximize your space!

What I love about the power of the pause is it's just that. A pause. My client didn't say, "Look at me taking a half hour to put something away!" It was just a moment. If you collect enough moments, your space and life start to change right before your eyes.

In addition to my favorite products, I commonly problem-solve on the spot with organizing supplies. Below are six products (old favorites and one-offs) that solved six organizing problems within the last few months. I encourage people to first use what they have before turning to new products, but occasionally we do need something new. Buying products usually comes later in the organizing process, once we're 100% certain about what we need. Enjoy!

One thing that most of my clients have in common is that they are out-of-sight-out-of-mind. This means that we can't just throw more filing cabinets at the problem. Cabinets and drawers are helpful for archives, but to-dos and anything else you can't forget about absolutely should not be hidden inside them.

If you're not a "paper person," you might be surprised to know how many people in these modern times still receive statements and hold on to paper for various reasons. In the case of the photo here, my client is 90, but I've created systems just like this for people in their 20s. Sometimes, it's actually a crucial step in a journey towards digitizing more.