I’ve learned that letting go isn’t about being ready. Most of the time, we’re not. We just reach a point where the weight of holding on feels heavier than the thought of letting go.

Shame creeps in when we start connecting our surroundings to our worth. A messy kitchen becomes "I'm failing at being a mom." But clutter is just stuff in the wrong place, or too much stuff for the space it's in.

Sometimes, when we try to make organizing decisions right away, it gets overwhelming fast. Instead of sorting and decluttering and figuring out where things go... let’s just start by grouping similar items together.

When you're decluttering and feeling stuck, ask yourself this one question that helps your decision get clear fast. It moves you past guilt or sunk cost, and centers your decision on the life you're living right now.

The hardest part isn't always deciding what to let go of, it's following through on where it all goes. To make this step easier, I've put together a Moncton area directory for all your past loved items. With this guide, you'll know exactly where each type of item can go, so you don't get stuck with an unfinished project.

Clutter affects everyone, although we all deal with our clutter differently. The Oxford dictionary defines clutter as “a lot of things in...