In fact, there are even some spots you’re free to just forget about.

Here’s where those places are and why you’re free to skip them for the time being.

“Small little items can eat up the decluttering session’s time and not be very transformative.”

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“Everyone has a junk drawer,” Brock says.

“When it gets to overflowing, that’s the only time it gets sorted out.”

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Her advice is to not overlook the mail andpaper clutteraround your home.

She says maintaining a manageable level of paper clutter is important to avoid overwhelm and procrastination.

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