Less TV for More of What Matters
When we focus on how we spend our time—too much TV, too much digital clutter, we begin to take control of doing things that add more meaning to our lives.
Author Archive for: Brenda Avadian STUFFologist
Entries by Brenda Avadian STUFFologist
“When I get rid of this stuff, then I will… “
A change in thinking will unleash unexpected gifts. Instead of postponing dreams as Brenda Avadian’s late father did in order to declutter, STUFFologist Brenda asks, “What will I do once I am finished letting go of my stuff?”
Paperwork—POOP or Valuable Lessons Learned
Dig into your POOP (Piles of Overwhelming Paperwork) as you declutter, use it as a learning tool for yourself and others, and then feel freer as you let go.
Treasured Books to Declutter
Years ago, I wanted to reduce my library of books by 75%. I wanted to keep only those books that would guide me along my life’s journey. (I read mainly nonfiction.) Some treasured books I’ve kept in a separate bookcase with glass doors to protect them. Times are different, today. The way we relate is […]
Clutter–It’s All in Your Head
That’s a rather bold statement! Yet, when you think about it, our relationship with clutter—physical, mental, and more begins in our mind. It’s up to us to choose what we want to believe and do. The holidays are about food. For Thanksgiving, we’re focused on turkeys and other bountiful dishes that show our creative talents […]
Constant Clutter Conspiring to Constrict Your Life?
Help is on the way! During this COVID-19 period of limiting travel and social contacts, STUFFology 101, co-author, Eric Riddle and I met to discuss reinstituting regular STUFFology 101 decluttering tips to help you while we’re all spending more time at home. With all this time, we have the cleanest homes, right? Nooooo? While we try […]
Clutter – Comforting or Hostage-Taking?
How do you define your possessions? How we describe what we own – from our physical clutter to our thoughts, determines if we’re comforted or taken hostage. Some love being surrounded by their life’s accumulations. Each item offers a memory. Each thought gives them comfort. Others need to let go. Their ever-changing lives demand it and […]
What HAPPENED? Too much Time STUFF!
PHEW! What happened to 2016? We’re 11/12 of the way through the year and if you’re saying this, it could be due to too much temporal clutter! Even I, a STUFFologist – an expert in decluttering the cluttergories of our lives – have lots going on and feel involved in too many things! Sometimes, we […]
WOWEEEE the Korean Edition of STUFFology 101
I had the pleasure of picking up a gift that arrived from South Korea, yesterday – a box of the Korean edition of STUFFology 101 – Get Your Mind Out of the Clutter. As an author of nine books, I’ve had the pleasure of having books translated in German, Spanish, Korean, and Slovenian. It’s always […]
ENCORE of an Unexpected Gift – A Deep-Fried Thanksgiving
ENCORE of an UNEXPECTED GIFT – A Deep-Fried Thanksgiving When one of our possessions is not used, over time it distracts us and creates a feeling of clutter. When curiosity got the better of me and I just had to try a deep fried turkey, Eric let me use it and four families gathered […]