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Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast

Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast

Why Clutter Helps (and What to Do About It) | Clutterbug Podcast #319

Mar 30, 2026 · 48m

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Hey Clutterbugs! Today, I’m breaking down how your clutter is HELPING you. It's why clutter keeps coming back and why you feel stuck organizing (on top of ADHD, burnout, perfectionism, and overwhelm). If you’ve tried every organizing system and still can’t keep up, this episode will help you understand what your clutter is doing for you (other than making you feel bad about yourself).In this episode, I’m diving into teleology (don’t worry, you can forget the word after, and I can’t pronounce it either), which is just a fancy way of asking: What purpose is this mess serving right now? Because clutter isn’t random, sometimes it’s protecting you from decisions, emotions, conflict,…