Why Is It So Hard To Get Rid Of My Stuff (Decluttering Both Heart & Home)

The house feels too big. The yard takes too much work. Closets are full of things you haven’t used in years. Yet the idea of leaving it all behind can feel overwhelming. 

You visit a friend who downsized and now enjoys a simpler, more manageable home. It sounds appealing—maybe even like the right next step. 

But when you walk back into your own home, your excitement fades and the stress rushes in. What do I do with everything? Why can’t we start? Is it the work, or is it more the psychology behind letting go?