Other People’s Stuff: Setting Clear Boundaries to Control Clutter - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #310
The Clutter Fairy WeeklyShow Notes
If we’re not careful, other people’s gifts and cast-off belongings can easily become our problem. Friends, family members, and housemates may carelessly, unwittingly, or even aggressively sabotage our efforts to reduce clutter and organize our homes. In episode #310 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, explores how setting firm and meaningful boundaries with other people can reduce the accumulation of clutter in o...
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