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[quote=Anonymous]I have ADHD and have serious clutter problem. But I just had to deal with my Parent's junk and don't want to do that to my DS. So I read some online articles about Swedish Death Cleaning. Which is about making things easier for your family once you are gone. Doesn't mean you have to throw everything away. Keep sentimental things, but put a note with it that says it can be tossed once you are gone.

I realized I kept a lot of stuff for the person I used to be (hello old clothes) or the person I want to be, but aren't (hello unfinished craft projects). So I had to be really clear about who I am today. And what works for my life today.

Then I went in with the mentality that I was throwing everything away. Then only kept the things that I actively use now or within the next year (like xmas decorations). But this change really helped me because I  have a hard time letting go of things. So by forcing myself to throw everything away, I could focus on what to keep.

I also gave myself permission to not donate anything. That's my other sticking point. I had category of things to definitely throw away and maybe throw away/donate. DH went through that box and decided what could be donated. But I suspect 90% was thrown away. But I didn't have to make that decision. (decision fatigue is real)

Then, the stuff I kept had to have a home. Figure out where it goes, so when it's time to clean up, you know where it goes.

The most useful thing I used is FocusMate. It's a way to have someone virtually keep you accountable.[/quote]

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