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What to do after you declutter something (so it stays that way) - The secret to keeping your home calm without starting over every month) #160
Special bonus available until May 27th, only for new members—join Clutter Free Collective today!
You Decluttered... Now What?
You cleared the pile. You felt the shift.
But how do you keep it that way without starting from scratch every month?
Sound familiar?
You finally find the time to declutter—your kitchen counter, your paperwork, your closet—and it feels amazing...
But two weeks later? It's like it never happened.
Where does the clutter even come from?
Why does it feel like you’re always playing catch-up no matter how many organizing hacks you try?
This week on the Living Clutter Free Forever podcast, I’m tackling the step no one talks about:
What happens after the decluttering?
Because here's the truth most people don’t know:
Decluttering is only the first step.
If you want a calm home that stays calm, you need more than just a tidy drawer—you need a new approach.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- The #1 thing that stops clutter from creeping back
- Why tidying routines fail (and how to make them work for real life)
- The secret to lasting home organization (hint: it’s not perfection)
If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, if your brain is juggling 40 tabs from paperwork to packed lunches, and if your mental load leaves no space for systems... this episode is your next move.
You'll learn simple, intentional declutter strategies that work even when you’re short on time, energy, and support.
You don’t need to do it all.
You just need a home that’s easy to reset.
So if you’ve ever thought:
- “I don’t trust myself to keep this up.”
- “I’m the only one doing the tidying in this house.”
- “Why do I feel more overwhelmed after organizing?”
This one's for you.
Press play on What to Do After You Declutter Something (So It Stays That Way) and start building a home that supports you—not one that constantly resets to chaos.
Because your space should feel like a soft place to land, not just another thing on your to-do list.
Ready? Let’s go.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Clutter Free Collective online membership
Episode 122
I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer
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By Caroline Thor - Professional Organizer - KonMari® Consultant
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Special bonus available until May 27th, only for new members—join Clutter Free Collective today!
You Decluttered... Now What?
You cleared the pile. You felt the shift.
But how do you keep it that way without starting from scratch every month?
Sound familiar?
You finally find the time to declutter—your kitchen counter, your paperwork, your closet—and it feels amazing...
But two weeks later? It's like it never happened.
Where does the clutter even come from?
Why does it feel like you’re always playing catch-up no matter how many organizing hacks you try?
This week on the Living Clutter Free Forever podcast, I’m tackling the step no one talks about:
What happens after the decluttering?
Because here's the truth most people don’t know:
Decluttering is only the first step.
If you want a calm home that stays calm, you need more than just a tidy drawer—you need a new approach.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
- The #1 thing that stops clutter from creeping back
- Why tidying routines fail (and how to make them work for real life)
- The secret to lasting home organization (hint: it’s not perfection)
If you're tired of the all-or-nothing cycle, if your brain is juggling 40 tabs from paperwork to packed lunches, and if your mental load leaves no space for systems... this episode is your next move.
You'll learn simple, intentional declutter strategies that work even when you’re short on time, energy, and support.
You don’t need to do it all.
You just need a home that’s easy to reset.
So if you’ve ever thought:
- “I don’t trust myself to keep this up.”
- “I’m the only one doing the tidying in this house.”
- “Why do I feel more overwhelmed after organizing?”
This one's for you.
Press play on What to Do After You Declutter Something (So It Stays That Way) and start building a home that supports you—not one that constantly resets to chaos.
Because your space should feel like a soft place to land, not just another thing on your to-do list.
Ready? Let’s go.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Clutter Free Collective online membership
Episode 122
I would LOVE to hear from you. Text Message me here.
Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:
Join my online membership Clutter Free Collective
Join my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | Facebook
Visit my website www.caroline-thor.com
Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor
Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer
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