Declutter Quotes

“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don't.”
― Joshua Becker

“Enjoy the peace of Nature and declutter your inner world.”
― Amit Ray, Mindfulness Living in the Moment - Living in the Breath

“I asked myself, “Who would I be if I weren’t busy? What would be left of my life and me after I removed excess stuff from my home and allowed my day to have unscheduled open spaces?”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“I am becoming better at releasing the “what-ifs” that clog my closets.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“If we want more healing and peace in the world, let us each start with our homes, our relationships, our mindsets, and ourselves.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Instead of thinking I am losing something when I clear clutter, I dwell on what I might gain.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“I decided to break the trend of accumulating stuff sooner rather than later. I moved to smaller homes ahead of my need. I downsized before I was forced to do so. I sorted and dispersed my things while I had the energy and the ability to either donate or sell my stuff.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Minimizing can be exhilarating. If you continue decluttering, you just might find a zest for life that you didn’t know existed under all that stuff!”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Decluttering and downsizing before I am forced to do so also means my kids will have less work and stress when I reach old age or suffer an infirmity.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“We all have a million things vying for our attention. If you tell yourself that you don’t have enough time to clear out your junk, you might be delaying the well-being and relief you could experience by tackling it. If not now, when?”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“For me, decluttering and downsizing has caused shifts in my thinking and my habits. I don’t have to declutter; I choose to declutter.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“When I own less, fewer things go wrong and need to be fixed. I have more space: openings in my calendar, room in my home, and calm in my heart.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“When I eventually moved to a smaller home, it felt cozy, like having a pair of jeans that fit me just right—no wasted living space and no baggy fabric.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“In addition to asking myself if something was a benefit or a burden for me to keep or if it was superfluous, I also questioned if it enriched my life now. If the answer was no, I ditched it.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Be mindful and prevent possible conflict surrounding your belongings. Aging often produces a waning of energy, and sadly, not all of us will maintain a sound mind. Possible disability, mental or physical, can relegate sorting and dispersing one’s belongings to someone else who might not want the job.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Physical clutter can be a way to hide what you don't want to face -- unfulfilled dreams, broken promises, or painful experiences from the past. Be gentle with yourself when you de-clutter. As you handle each item, quietly say a prayer, let it go, then move on. Trust that if you need the item, it will come back to you in another form at the proper time.”
― Eleanor Brownn, The Other Serenity Prayer: Meditations on Self-Kindness

“As I declutter and downsize, I gradually discover more of my essence and my purpose.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“As I thin out my things and discuss what to do with what is left, I release the expectation that they must be passed down within my family. This openness and acceptance may potentially pave the way for less disputes and resentments in the future.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“Lightening my load of stuff and responsibilities freed me to look forward to planning and creating a living situation that was sustainable and lessened potential stress in caring for a home and its contents as I aged.”
― Lisa J. Shultz, Lighter Living: Declutter. Organize. Simplify.

“The mindless accumulation of vast mountains of stuff is unforgivably dumb. Mindful curation of meaningful possessions can be a great source of joy.”
― Richard Meadows

“We don't realize how excess stuff draws on our energy until it's removed.”
― Mary Vraa, PopUpPurge(TM) Release Midlife Clutter & Reclaim Inner Clarity

“Nothing happens by overthinking; then why stress? Is it too hard to sit down and relax!”
― Sukant Ratnakar, Quantraz

“When you can identify the behaviors that led to too much in your home, you can begin protecting the space between your things.”
― Mary Vraa, PopUpPurge(TM) Release Midlife Clutter & Reclaim Inner Clarity

“Being in a state of confusion is a self-torture.”
― Sukant Ratnakar, Quantraz

“When the confusion is within, we can't find its remedy outside.”
― Sukant Ratnakar, Quantraz

“Organization and cleanliness bring spaciousness. When there is space, inspiration and new possibilities can come in. As we organize our physical environment, we also bring a certain organization to our heads, creating spaciousness within us.”
― Aline Ra M, Bullshit-Free Mindfulness: An Uncommon Guide for Joy in Everyday Life

“Declutter Sonnet

Declutter is the sensible way forward,
So I moved from Windows to Chrome OS.
Less cluttered in mind and machine,
More you shall find the peaceful pace.

Note that I didn't make a mention of iOS,
even though it bears an element of declutter.
Declutter monetized at a ridiculous price tag,
is worse than the most cockeyed clutter.

Declutter and Undisparity, these are
the lifeblood of sustainability.
And there can be no sustainability,
so long as there are vanity and luxury.

Intoxicated by the clutter of luxury,
World chases happiness with no avail.
Health and happiness will come chasing,
Once you learn to live humble and simple.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect

“Declutter and Undisparity, these are the lifeblood of sustainability.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Insan Himalayanoğlu: It's Time to Defect

“The true purpose of tidying is not to cut down on your possessions or declutter your space. The ultimate goal is to spark joy every day and lead a joyful life.”
― Marie Kondō, Kurashi at Home: How to Organize Your Space and Achieve Your Ideal Life

“...this process we're going through is not about trying to create a home where things are perfect; it's about creating a home where things are lighter.”
― Allie Casazza, Declutter Like a Mother: A Guilt-Free, No-Stress Way to Transform Your Home and Your Life