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Balanced Life -- 11 Myths Of De-Cluttering.

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living

Read More: The Balanced Life, Order, Junk, Cleaning, Happiness, Clutter, Happiness Tips, Organization, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

As much as most of us want to keep our home, office, car, etc. in reasonable order, it's tough. Here's a list of some myths of de-cluttering that make it harder to get rid of stuff.

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When Downsizing Is Rightsizing

Karen Leland | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Downsizing, Moving, Declutter, Time Management, Economy, Featured Contributor, Clutter, The Balanced Life, Living News
Karen Leland

My husband and are facing a downsizing. We sold the house we've owned for the past 12 years and are moving to a rental.

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Balanced Life: A Secret to Happiness? Don't Get Organized

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living

Read More: Daily Life, Organization, Clutter, Happiness, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

If you don't keep it, you don't have to organize it. A huge amount of clutter is the result of keeping things you don't use.

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Real Food Rehab: The Best of Simple

Dana Joy Altman | Posted 10.08.2009 | Living

Read More: Decorating, Kitchen Design, Simplicity, Beauty, Housewares, Purge, Quality, Clutter, The Soul of Money, Living News
Dana Joy Altman

You don't need to be too terribly ambitious to create your own kitchen; to make it a feel good place you really want to spend time in. Here are some simple ways to get started.

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Need To Recharge? Get Rid Of What's Weighing You Down

Karen Leland | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Unplug and Recharge, The Balanced Life, Recharge, Featured Contributor, Clutter, Living News
Karen Leland

This week I sold my house, found a new place to live, arranged for a moving company and helped my husband get prepared for his back surgery coming up ...

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Whatever Gets You Through the Night, or, Six Ways to Get to Sleep and Stay That Way!

Ellen Whitehurst | Posted 09.18.2009 | Living

Read More: Pillows, Bailout, Essential Oils, Money, Gold, Sheets, China, Clutter, Sleep, Living News
Ellen Whitehurst

First, clean up the clutter in your bedroom. All the clutter in your bedroom. Period. No ifs, ands or boxers that recently came off your butt about it.

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Balanced Life -- Put on Your Shoes

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living

Read More: Creativity, Efficiency, Daily Life, Clutter, Productivity, Happiness, Gretchen Rubin, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I know for myself, and judging by my unscientific poll of a lot of people I know, putting on shoes makes you feel ready for action. If you're a shoes-optional freelancer, telecommuter, homemaker, or part-timer, consider wearing your shoes when you're trying to be productive.

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Balanced Life -- Make Your Bed

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 09.30.2009 | Living

Read More: Psychology, Order, Resolution, Goals, Clutter, Happiness, Declutter, Gretchen Rubin, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

Making your bed is a step that's quick and easy, yet makes a big difference. Everything looks neater. It's easier to find your shoes. Your bedroom is a more peaceful environment.

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Three Steps To Declutter Your Computer

Karen Leland | Posted 05.16.2009 | Living

Read More: Organizing, The Balanced Life, De-Cluttering, Featured Contributor, Computers, Online, Email, Spring Cleaning, Cleaning Clutter, Cleaning, Clutter, Living News
Karen Leland

My computer had become the junk drawer of my electronic life.

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Connecting through Clutter

Darryle Pollack | Posted 05.02.2009 | Living

Read More: Giving, The Giving Life, Clutter, Community Service, Depression, Consumerism and Recession, Charity, Hope, Economy, Social Entreprenuership, Green, Entreprenuership, Consumerism and Economy, Consumerism, Service, Environment, Environmental Blogging, Blogging, Cluttercast, Recession, Living News
Darryle Pollack

Every day I post an item, tell the story behind it, and give it away to someone who wants it.

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Why Getting Rid Of Clutter Might Not Make You Zen

newsweek.com | Rainey Kelley | Posted 04.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Zen, Cleaning, Clutter, Wellness, Living News

If a person's belongings are a reflection of her mind, then I am a person of many "multitudes," to quote Walt Whitman. I collect Fiesta ware, Eva Zeis...

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Dump, Sort, Toss and Breathe!

Janice Taylor | Posted 03.01.2009 | Style

Read More: Declutter, Janice Taylor, Life & Happiness Coach, Healing, Energy, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss Tips, Feng Shui, Clutter, Our Lady of Weight Loss, How to Lose Weight, Breathe, Style News
Janice Taylor

Is your linen closet stuffed to the max? Is it chock-a-block with a large collection of mismatched, discolored and torn linens?

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A Few Good Reasons For Making Your Bed

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.24.2009 | Living

Read More: Happiness Tips, Order, De-Cluttering, Resolutions, Clutter, Happiness, Make Your Bed, The Balanced Like, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

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11 Quick Tips For Keeping Your Home Uncluttered

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 01.17.2009 | Living

Read More: Exercise, Happiness Tips, Serenity, Order, Weight, Resolutions, Happiness, Clutter, The Balanced Life, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

When you're feeling blue or overwhelmed, it's tempting to try to pick yourself up by indulging in a "treat." Unfortunately, a guilty pleasure is often...

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Another Fine Mess

Jerry Zezima | Posted 09.11.2008 | Living

Read More: Humor, Messes, Lottery, Organizing, Housecleaning, Cleaning Clutter, Clutter, Living News
Jerry Zezima

My life is such a mess that if I ever won the lottery, I'd never collect the money. Either my wife would inadvertently toss the ticket in the garbage or I would put it somewhere in the house and never find it again.

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Clutter-busting: Eight Tips For Preparing For A Real (Or Virtual) Move

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 08.07.2008 | Living

Read More: How to Work Efficiently, Daily Life, Moving, Clutter, Living News
Gretchen Rubin

I find it's much easier for me to get rid of things when I can envision that my things will be better used by someone else.

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Clutter Be Gone: How To Keep It Tidy

Newsweek | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living

Read More: Home Office, Cleanliness, Clutter, Living News

For most of us, messiness isn't an esthetic choice; it's more like a genetic curse. Thankfully there's now an entire industry of products, Web sites a...

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