The 6 Biggest Causes of Clutter - and How to Stop Them
Clutter builds up while we're not paying attention. Eventually we can't deny that we've accumulated too many extras, and then we have to take the time to clean up, find homes for things, and donate or toss. "How did I let it get this bad again?" we wonder, and that's what this post will answer. Let's talk about clutter sources that home organizers say are the biggest culprits, so that we can pay better attention and stop the mess before it starts. 6 clutter culprits 1. New purchases Wait, those Amazon or Chewy boxes just came through the door. How can they be clutter already? Unless the purchase is replacing something that outlived its usefulness, the new item doesn't have a home yet. It's just adding to the stuff that already fills your space. Online shopping has become so easy that we often make impulsive purchases. These unneeded items get shuffled from place to place until they're finally shoved into a drawer or the back of a closet. ...