Swedish death cleaning may seem like strange decluttering motivation, but it can help us to think about how our loved ones wont be burdened by our stuff if we were to pass prematurely. Today I’m reviewing 5 simple steps to get you started on your Swedish death cleaning journey, which may help you connect with your decluttering “deepest why”.
Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson
5 Simple Steps to Start Swedish Death Cleaning Free Resource
A blog article that dives a bit deeper into what I did at 39
Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning show on Peacock
EFFAK (Emergency Financial First Aid Kit) recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
1Password or LastPass for passwords
ScanSnap Scanner
Related Episodes:
Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing from You? 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom
Episode 61 - 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey
Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter
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