Perseverance is the art of marching directly forward toward the goal we have set before us, quite ignoring all temporary embarrassments, great or small, save putting forth all our strength to surmount them.
Will power, ingenuity, endurance; all these qualities are mere satellites of the one dominating virtue - perseverance.
- H. Bessler, in "Mental Efficiency", 1915
Stick with it! Keep marching toward your goal. If you become discouraged, just work in a different area for a while. If you feel embarrassment, remember every other declutterer has felt that, too, and it is temporary because you are changing things. You are not alone; we can surmount clutter.
Our greatest strength is perseverance, so be consistent. If we can give our homes as little as 15 minutes of clutter control each day, we can reach the goal and provide clear, calm space for ourselves and our families.
Please use this space for accountability, and to encourage others!