5 ways to revamp your home office for maximum productivity, according to a professional organizer

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Business Insider asked a professional organizer for advice on making a home office a productive space.

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My grandma is practicing 'Swedish death cleaning,' or getting rid of things before you die. It inspired me to declutter, too.

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The author (not pictured) was inspired by her grandmother to declutter her own home.

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I'm a professional declutterer and think everyone should get rid of things before they move. Here's how to do it.

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A woman takes a break from the burden of packing

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A job offer took me 9,000 miles away from home. I sold almost everything I owned and finally learned how to declutter.

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Allison Kimsey moved to Indonesia for a job offer.

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I've always had a hard time decluttering. When my childhood home burned down, I learned a lot about letting go.

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Allison Young's childhood home burned down in a house fire.

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I grew up in a cluttered house. Now, I feel satisfaction from donating things I don't use.

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The author (not pictured) doesn't like to keep clutter around her house.

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Wasteful consumerism has a new worst enemy: Gen Alpha tweens

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Gen Alpha is inspiring their parents to donate the things they don't need.

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I had to rent my house for extra income, and it forced me to declutter. I'm happier because of it.

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The author was able to declutter her home with the help of a professional photographer.

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I'm a professional declutterer. Dorm rooms can get messy fast — here are 4 tips for keeping dorm rooms clutter-free.

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College students can easily declutter their dorm rooms.

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6 things you need to throw away from your garage right now, according to professional declutterers

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A garage can certainly be used for extra storage, but a littler decluttering wouldn't hurt.

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