I went from a 3-bedroom Seattle townhouse to traveling the West Coast with 2 suitcases. My stuff doesn't define me.

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The author in her storage unit.
The author packed up all her belongings and put everything in a storage unit.

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I have 3 sons, so I'm the only woman in the house. I decluttered my attic to turn it into my peaceful, feminine sanctuary.

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Susan Teresa and her family
The author (left) is the only woman in her immediate family.

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I paid $1,000 for a professional organizer to fix my home. Here's what actually changed.

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Julie Kling
After having two kids, my house had become disorganized and cluttered. So, I turned to a professional.

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In the five years I've lived in my house, there's an entryway bench I've never once sat on.

I'm helping my mom move to a small place. It has made me realize that at 46, I already have too much stuff.

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A cluttered closet

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I joined a decluttering challenge and got rid of 496 items in a month. I made a point to not throw anything in the trash.

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Mesha Griffith went viral with her decluttering challenge.

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I'm 81 and decluttering my house, so that my kids don't have to deal with the mess when I die. It's a strange but important task.

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Cynthia Wall holding up her books while decluttering her house
The author is decluttering her house, especially her book collection.

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I'm a professional organizer. Helping my 89-year-old mom downsize was emotionally brutal.

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Regina Lark helped her 89-year-old mom declutter.

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8 things to get rid of in your home before the new year, according to professional organizers

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An organized living room with plants and blue and yellow sofas.
According to professional organizers, there are a few things you should get rid of before the new year.

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I wanted the items my daughter grows out of to have a meaningful second life. 'Buy Nothing' groups help me see they'll go to good use.

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The author's daughter using an easel and crayons.
The author says selling her daughter's used items was a hassle, and she worried her donations would be trashed. 'Buy Nothing' groups offer a great solution.

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I'm a mom of 3 and was overwhelmed with how much stuff we have. I started getting rid of 1 thing a day.

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Kids toys in boxes.

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