Habits, the things we do repeatedly each day, form the goals we achieve and create the life we have. Let’s look at some of the habits that are preventing you from having the organized home you desire and deserve and what you can do differently.

As a professional organizer, I see the same patterns over and over again. We can be our own worst enemies, and we get in the way of our own success. Stop doing these 9 things, and you’ll be on your way to a calmer, less cluttered life.

Do you want to know the simplest way to avoid clutter in your home? Start saying, “No thanks!” to all of the free stuff. Think about it. Reusable totes, pens, notepads, keychains…the list goes on and on.

The three things I focus on when making a new purchase are longevity, purpose, and hesitations. Asking myself three questions helps me avoid buyer’s remorse and gives me the freedom to buy something more expensive.

Reduce the digital overwhelm by unsubscribing from email lists. Head to the end of the post to find out which app is my favorite for this mundane-but-oh-so-powerful task!

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