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Decluttering Before Death

Decluttering Before Death

Leave behind a legacy of tidiness, order, and love.

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Catherine Durkin Robinson
Mar 03, 2025
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While going through life, we accumulate possessions and mementos that fill our living space with meaning but also with clutter. While cherishing memories is essential to a happy life, decluttering our homes is equally crucial.

Let’s also consider the importance of decluttering relationships. Do people in your life contribute nothing but chaos, toxicity, and drama? Are you ready instead for calmness and love? The earlier we release those who no longer serve us, the more satisfying our lives will be.

This is especially true as we get older.

As an experienced doula supporting clients who let go in various ways, I’ve gathered some helpful hints along the way. Use these suggestions to reduce clutter in your home, including what to throw away, what to keep, and what to donate.

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I’ll also share some ideas about how to let go of people, too.

A Step-by-Step Guide

Here’s how to get started when decluttering your home so you don’t feel overwhelmed.

1. Assess the Situation

Before you begin, take a compre…

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