Many people live in homes where they feel overwhelmed by “too much stuff.” Some people are naturally good at regularly weeding out and purging things, but those who aren’t can easily reach a point of overabundance where they need to declutter their homes.

A “hot mess” mom who goes by The Home Admin on YouTube shared three lessons she internalized to declutter her home by 90%. That may sound like an incredible figure, but many people would benefit from clearing out a majority of the things in their homes. The things that helped her finally do it are simple, accessible mindset shifts that anyone can use. 

1. Overwhelm is expected. You can move through it. 

It’s daunting to look at a room, closet, or even a drawer filled with stuff and think about how to deal with it. That’s okay. Overwhelm is going to happen. Don’t let it stop you.

“Just because you’re going to feel overwhelmed does not mean you have to put things off for a longer period of time or do them later,” she says. “Because the reality is you’re always going to be overwhelmed by the........

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