You may not realize it but the piles in front of you may be filled with emotion. And perhaps that is why you are avoiding them. I have been in several sessions with clients that have broken down in tears simply because I am forcing them to face their piles. They begin to realize the amount of work they have to do and what they have been avoiding. The feeling of overwhelm is so strong, they become filled fear. Others have said they just down right feel embarrased that they can’t face the piles on their own. If you can relate, I am here to tell you that you are not alone. Something as small and defensless as a pile of paper can truly be holding you back. And the bigger the piles get, the more you avoid them.

The emotion my clients feel usually surprises them. Upon hiring me they did not consider the feelings they would feel while decluttering their space. Unfortunately it does come with the territory. My job is to put my clients in motion and keep them in motion. The reality is you may not realize you are frozen or you may in some way be enjoying the state you are currently in. It’s important to remember it may be the emotions you are avoiding, or you may be fearful of moving forward. It may not necessarily be the clutter itself.