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JOYFUL DESIGN<br />
DECLUTTERING AND ORGANIZING<br />
Something interesting happens in our brains when we use the term “declutter.” Picking out new furniture or drapery<br />
can be fun, but sometimes the very idea of the “decluttering” process is enough to elicit an anxiety <strong>at</strong>tack or complete<br />
mental breakdown. Sifting through sentimental memories and having to make an endless number of decisions can be<br />
stressful, which can ultim<strong>at</strong>ely lead to complete analysis paralysis—a st<strong>at</strong>e where your inability to make a decision<br />
prevents you from moving forward in any way. Influencers like Marie Kondo and the gals from The Home Edit are<br />
leading the charge in decluttering, and a key takeaway is to hone in on wh<strong>at</strong> truly brings you joy. If something doesn’t<br />
serve a function, make your room look beautiful, or have some sense of personal connection to you, then perhaps it’s<br />
time to upcycle and send it to the don<strong>at</strong>ion box. Having a room with a thoughtfully cur<strong>at</strong>ed number of sentimental<br />
items is way more effective than a space filled with items th<strong>at</strong> bring you a mediocre amount of joy.<br />
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