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Our homes are our sanctuaries.

Showing yourself kindness throughdeclutteringand reorganization is key in staying motivated, and setting systems that will last.

“Be kind and gracious to yourself,“Revelation Organizing’s Reba Bassett says.

A well-organized drawer full of kitchenware

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“Remind yourself that the tidiness of your space is not a reflection of your success as a person.

“Effective organizing isn’t about stuff, it’s about time,” owner ofH2H OrganizingBen Soreff adds.

“You are not a mess.

A bed with crisp white sheets, and a book, pair of glasses, and serving board with a cup of coffee

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The rest can be donated or upcycled.

This is a great maintenance strategy for keeping spaces organized over time.”

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“You don’t have to store things ‘the typical’ way,” Saint-Jacques says.

Sunglasses organized in a wood box in a drawer of high end accessories

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Small closet organized with hanging shirts, shoes and handbags

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Front view of an open organized linen closet

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