Your home and the objects you surround yourself with reflect many aspects of your life. They're also a mirror of your inner self- and while personal mementos have a place in any room, living in a cluttered environment could be having a negative impact - for example, you may feel stuck in a rut and find it hard to embrace change.
Letting go of things with a good declutter is a cathartic process that can give you a new-found clarity. Having a comfortable, organised space around you is, without doubt, key to feeling relaxed, positive and energised. Here's how to reap the rewards of a home that works better for you practically, emotionally and spiritually.
OUR EXPERTS
HELEN SANDERSON is one of the UK's experienced most and well-respected clutter experts. She is a practising psychotherapist and author of The Secret Life of Clutter (£16.99, Piatkus); helensanderson.com
KERRI RICHARDSON is a lifestyle designer and coach with more than 15 years experience. She is the author of several books, including From Clutter to Clarity (£12.99, Hay House); kerririchardson.com
1 MAKE WAY
When you purposefully create physical space in your home, you are also allowing room for something to come into your life, whether that's a new experience, person or item. Unused belongings that no longer hold value or purpose eat up space and could be blocking you from moving forward.
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