The truth about decluttering

It's hard, but it's worth it.

This post is an updated version of an essay I sent out to my first subscribers before I brought LIVING SMALL to Substack. I hope you enjoy it!

Books on their way to being donated in the ubiquitous Fresh Direct bag.

Back in November, my mother (who is retired) texted me a photo of her newly reorganized pantry after reading an article I’d written about decl…