Dear Rose of Cairo,
I agree with MagicalRealist, your mom has to want to get rid of her clutter.
I was able to start getting rid of my clutter after I read about the effects of clutter on the vibration of my home. Once I was able to understand how quickly I could change my life by getting rid of clutter, it became a lot easier. After all, you can’t bring anything new into your life if there isn’t space for it!
I would also recommend starting very slowly. When clearing clutter, start small like one drawer or a closet. Here is what I recommend:
1. Set a timer. You won’t feel so overwhelmed if you set a time limit to clearing and organizing your clutter. Setting a time limit will also motivate you and keep you focused on the task at hand—clutter control!
2. Get 3 boxes. Label one for items you want to keep/relocate/file, one for items you will discard/donate/give away/sell, and one for items you are unsure about. Go through everything in the closet or drawer and place it in one of the boxes.
3. Organize. Have a plan of action on how and when you will deal with each of these boxes.
IF your mom is open and willing to change, she might find “Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui” by Karen Kingston very helpful.
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