August 2026 Declutter and Organization
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2026 11:35 am
Welcome, inspiring declutterers!
Where do you find your own decluttering inspiration?
Is it ever on a screen - a show or DIY, tutorial?
When I happened across a video from new-to-me folks called "Midwest Magic Cleaning" this week that was mostly declutter IMO (and just an ordinary home, not hoarding), I noticed and appreciated that there can be some inspiration in a quick "show" like that. It offers "before" and "after" of somebody else, which is valuable. (This one was just one kitchen and dining area of a home, and the topic was that the first step to do to get unstuck is to stand up, lol - kind of funny.)
Maybe it's because a visual of someone else is completely different, so you are reminded that:
1) everybody has clutter - you are not alone and your house is not odd or hopeless in any way
2) it doesn't have to be a big deal. Perception may be that it's a lot, and it may be, but, broken down, it becomes do-able.
3) getting inspired to declutter doesn't have to be negative. It can be a cheery moment, you could put it to music, lol.
Do you get any enjoyment or help from watching shows or DIY type helps that visually change clutter? Is that satisfying to see, or even entertaining? Does cheery music help you when decluttering or do you like something else? Maybe you talk to yourself. I do!
Happy August!
Where do you find your own decluttering inspiration?
Is it ever on a screen - a show or DIY, tutorial?
When I happened across a video from new-to-me folks called "Midwest Magic Cleaning" this week that was mostly declutter IMO (and just an ordinary home, not hoarding), I noticed and appreciated that there can be some inspiration in a quick "show" like that. It offers "before" and "after" of somebody else, which is valuable. (This one was just one kitchen and dining area of a home, and the topic was that the first step to do to get unstuck is to stand up, lol - kind of funny.)
Maybe it's because a visual of someone else is completely different, so you are reminded that:
1) everybody has clutter - you are not alone and your house is not odd or hopeless in any way
2) it doesn't have to be a big deal. Perception may be that it's a lot, and it may be, but, broken down, it becomes do-able.
3) getting inspired to declutter doesn't have to be negative. It can be a cheery moment, you could put it to music, lol.
Do you get any enjoyment or help from watching shows or DIY type helps that visually change clutter? Is that satisfying to see, or even entertaining? Does cheery music help you when decluttering or do you like something else? Maybe you talk to yourself. I do!
Happy August!