Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Ingrid Jansen on Decluttering with Purpose: Reset Your Home & Mind
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Aug 13, 2025 
Ingrid Jansen, a professional organizer and co-author of *Reset Your Home*, shares her insights on the emotional roots of clutter. She emphasizes that decluttering is an ongoing process rather than a one-time project. Starting small, like focusing on the kitchen, can build your 'decluttering muscle.' Daily resets and understanding your clutter personality can ease the process. Jansen also suggests not to buy more storage bins but to declutter intentionally to create clarity in both your space and mind.
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Clutter Is Emotional, Not Just Physical
- Clutter is driven more by emotions than by the physical items themselves.
- Understanding the feelings behind possessions is key to making decisions about them.
Keeping The Past In Your Cupboards
- People often keep items because they loved a past life and it pulls them into the past.
- Ingrid stresses choosing the present life by making space for current activities and joys.
Empty Storage Before Tidying Surfaces
- Clear storage (cupboards, drawers, wardrobes) before tidying visible surfaces.
- Emptying and creating space lets you put away visible items and sustain the tidy look.
