Fake unclutterers. hmm.

[temporal1]

the bin is at the curb, maybe half full.
so stressed over it.

maybe i'll be able to add some things, now that the (self-imposed) pressure is off.
i have, on other weeks.

definitely battling with my internal fake unclutterer.
i'm keeping too much.

my son would have this done in a week, or less.
there must be a middle ground.

[temporal1]

the bin is at the curb. not-even half full.
what is wrong with me?!

[temporal1]

2023

“Swedish Death Cleaning Checklist”
https://www.thespruce.com/swedish-death ... ng-4801461

Move over, Marie Kondo. Step aside, hygge. There’s a new kind of minimalism on the block.

While Swedish Death Cleaning may sound like some kind of morbid crime scene cleanup, it’s actually a thoughtful and effective approach to decluttering.

What Is Swedish Death Cleaning?
Swedish death cleaning is a method of organizing and decluttering your home before you die to lessen the burden of your loved ones after you've passed. Usually older people or those battling a terminal illness partake in Swedish death cleaning.

Okay, so maybe it is a little morbid.
But Swedish Death Cleaning can actually provide some real benefits in the here and now, helping you decide what items are truly important and what you’d be willing to part with. Rather than a grim end-of-life task, think of it as a Scandinavian twist on the Konmari Method. The basics of a Swedish death cleaning checklist include the following:

First, sort throughout clothing.
Next, declutter items that occupy the most space.
Lastly, clean out your digital files. .. ..

“The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning”
“How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter”
By Margareta Magnusson
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/ ... 1501173240

Margareta Magnusson / Swedish author
Margareta Magnusson is a Swedish author, based in Stockholm, but has lived all over the world. She is a graduate of Beckman College of Design. Her work has been exhibited in galleries from Hong Kong to Singapore. Her debut book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, has become a 2018 New York Times Bestseller.
Google Books

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i enjoy this young woman, she reminds me of an older version of my young granddaughter.

Kallie Branciforte / But first, coffee / DECLUTTERING LIES YOU'RE TELLING YOURSELF (that definitely aren't true) / -10min

Description:
When it comes to getting control of the stuff in our home, I find a few of the same myths spewed over and over again when I get comments from people or messages from followers. And many of these are decluttering and organizing lies I’ve thought or believed at one time myself, too. I'm breaking down the top decluttering lies you’re telling yourself that DEFINITELY aren’t true.

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i like Eli’s presentation, pace, voice.

Eli / Tiny Tricks to Declutter Your Entire Home FAST / -10min

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2026 / At it again.

If that happened, I would put on my Moderator hat and say "Use "I" statements."

“I want you to do more chores around the house.”

OR .. “i want i to do more chores around the house.” (and, yes, i would like that.)

My current objective is to fill my waste bin weekly (typically, it’s 1/3 to 1/2 full - to skipping the week altogether).
3 weeks in a row - done! Full bins.

Our bins are GENEROUS compared to my family’s trash service near Seattle.
I make it a challenge to fit all OUR trash into the stingy space allowed there. i’ve done well!

i’m now looking at THE MOVE OUT method for decluttering. i doubt i’ll be able to do it. but the spirit is interested!

REAL SIMPLE / I Tried the “Move-Out Method” for Decluttering—and My Home Has Never Looked Better
https://www.realsimple.com/move-out-met ... g-11943280

Stay Focused
When you're moving, there's a sense of urgency that keeps you motivated and helps you make quicker decisions about what to keep and what to toss. With that moving truck looming in the not-too-distant future, there isn't much time to deliberate.

Channeling a similar energy can power you through the decluttering process.
(But then take a deep breath and rejoice in the fact that you don't actually have to move at the moment.)

HOMES&GARDENS / Decluttering experts swear by the 'move out' method – I've tried it and it really works
'It enables you to distinguish what is essential from what's glorified clutter
https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/ ... ing-method

i’m still guilty of fake uncluttering.

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Surprise! ELIN LESSER
i’ve been searching for Eli without success. Here she is in this topic.
i’m going to look for updates. Last i viewed, she shared she was diagnosed with MS o.no.
i wonder about her and pray for her. (i don’t know her at all IRL.)

i found this description: i’ll look for more ..

ELI / ELIN LESSER wrote:
I'm a minimalist in progress and recovering over-collector, & my channel focuses on simple living and finding momentum in life. I'm glad you've found this little community, where everyone is welcome

A bit more about me: I'm Elin. I share mostly tips, my own mistakes, and strategies to help you live with less, but my channel is about so much more than that -- it's about self-empowerment and creating a better life. My background is in psychology -- I have a Ph.D. -- so I use what I've learned to try to help others build confidence and a more balanced life.

I also share my own personal journey:
health struggles (I am an MS fighter!), fun travel adventures (recent trips include Iceland, Paris, and Denmark!), and personal challenges. I live with my husband, Andy, and my little dog, Ginger.

Thanks again for all the support and comments -- I learn so much from the people in this community, and I'm thankful to be a part of it.

2023:

i like Eli’s presentation, pace, voice.

Eli / Tiny Tricks to Declutter Your Entire Home FAST / -10min