It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance The Real Reason Why Decluttering Feels So Hard (Hint: It’s Not the Stuff)
Sep 29, 2025
Ingrid Jansen, co-founder of The Declutter Hub and a professional declutterer, shares her insights on the emotional hurdles we face with clutter. She reveals that it’s not just about stuff; feelings of grief, guilt, and regret often hold us back. Ingrid encourages starting small to build decluttering confidence, involving kids in the process positively, and framing donations as exciting rather than punitive. She emphasizes the importance of defining your big picture goal and maintaining balance rather than strict minimalism.
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Late Start, Big Reward
- Ingrid learned tennis at nearly 50 by simply walking into a local club and asking for lessons.
- She now plays multiple times a week and says trying new things changed her life.
Career Pivot To Organizing
- Ingrid shifted from hospitality into professional organizing after discovering the field online.
- She built Organize Your House and later co-founded the Declutter Hub with Leslie to serve clients and members.
Buy Containers Last
- Declutter before you buy containers: removing items is the priority.
- Use existing boxes or shoeboxes first and reserve buying organizers as the final step.
