Tackling existing clutter might seem daunting but it’s really the most rewarding part of breaking the habit because you get to clear out your house and enjoy the peace and simplicity of living clutter-free.

Clutter doesn’t just appear out of thin air. It comes from things we buy that we don’t really need or quickly lose interest in. The key to breaking the habit of buying clutter is to ask the right questions before you buy.

As much as we'd like to think of clutter as just a few extra things we’ve been meaning to get rid of, it's actually a habit that is bad for you and bad for the planet. The first step in breaking the habit is stopping the clutter at the source.

Experts say that clutter and chronic disorganization might be rooted in deeper psychological issues.

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Tina Vindum talks with bestselling author Dr. Pamela Peeke (Fight Fat After Forty) about "toxic belly fat" plus why we eat when we're stressed and what to do about it.

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Drowning under a desk full of Post-It Notes, coupons, and newspaper clippings? Learn how to de-mess your desk once and for all with tips from the Zen Organizer, Regina Leeds.

Disorganized desks? Chaotic closets? Finally, there's some good news for people who are less than tidy. It might be smart to say "yes" to the mess.

You can't help others until you help yourself, and the same applies (or should) to gift giving. But self-directed gifts needn't be about greed or even self-indulgence. Below, LIME proposes five intentions, or novel ways to think about self-giving, plus 10 tangible gift suggestions that might help you lead a greener, more balanced, and more conscious life.

 

5 INTENTIONS

Ariel Towne gives feng shui tips on positioning items in your home to create a positive energy in your life. He also discusses the importance of keeping clutter out of your home.

 

Regina Leeds gives great tips on how to let go of items from our past. Stop being a pack rat and find to give away/ let go sentimental items.