One of the biggest misconceptions about having an organized home is that you need better systems, more storage, or fancy bins. But the truth is, you can’t out-organize clutter.

If you’re constantly rearranging and shuffling stuff from place to place, the problem isn’t organization—it’s that you have too much stuff. Decluttering always comes first. In this episode, we break down why organization won’t work until you declutter and how to simplify your home before setting up systems that actually last.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The difference between decluttering and organizing (and why they’re NOT the same)
• Why decluttering comes first and makes organizing easier
• How trying to organize clutter keeps you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm
• The mindset shift that will help you let go of unnecessary stuff
• Simple ways to declutter first so that organizing actually works

Read the full blog post here: Decluttering vs. Organizing – What Comes First?

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