Wellness & Wonder
Life & Happiness: 12 helpful tips to de-clutter your life
By Hillary Haenes
Next time your mind feels bogged down and overwhelmed with clutter in your home, at the office, or if your spirit needs lifting, consider these 12 tips to alleviate clutter in your life.
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS 1. Surround yourself with positive people. Being around happy people will lift your spirits and put you in a cheerful mood.
2. Go ahead, and do what you love. Eliminate other people’s negativity in your life. Don’t let depressing comments and judgments interfere in your environment.
3. Be generous. Donate or give books, clothes and household items to friends or family who may need them. These are things you are finished with and can be passed on to others.
AT HOME 4. Start with small, manageable chunks. If perfecting...
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