05/03/2026
I used to think decluttering was on the same level as cleaning — you just had to put in the elbow grease and get the job done. 💪🏼
But for me, it didn’t work that way, and it left me confused.
I know I’m not lazy (I grew up in my family’s Chinese restaurant, and hard work is pretty much written in my DNA 😜). I was more than willing to roll up my sleeves and get the tough jobs done.
But there was something about decluttering …
It wasn’t the lack of effort. It was the emotional load.
The thoughts, the feelings, the memories — it made the whole process so HEAVY, and it had me going around in circles for years.
If this strikes a chord, here’s what I know now that I wish I knew then.
Yes, it might get harder before it gets easier. But that doesn’t mean you’re failing. In many ways, it’s part of the process.
Because done right, you end up with less clutter in your home AND your mind.
Head to the comments to find out how I did it.
x Jen
