Late September’s Organizing Links Roundup

“Decluttering What Matters” is a thought-provoking article on organizing your papers, documents and files, especially in case an emergency happens to you.

Loving this article with decluttering tips from Australian organizing expert Anita Burges: “Items You Should Never Have in Your House at Each Age.”

For example, in your thirties, “Don’t have a futon in your home anymore – you need to look after your bones and you need to be supporting your body with good furniture.”

Huffington Post includes a cluttered home in their list of 5 Stupidly Simple Things That Are Messing With Your Mental Health.

This interesting article from Bulbul Mankani in India suggests six decluttering tips.

The Gauntlet helps college students learn to destress by decluttering their space.

Lisa Woodruff offers 5 Tips for Getting Organized When Depressed.

The personal finance section of The Globe and Mail offers a few tips on downsizing for older couples.

This won’t apply to everyone, but I got a kick out of reading How to Organize Your Geeky Stuff and Make Your Home Feel More “Grown-Up.”

And finally, CafeMom offers 7 Stylish & Functional Ways to Declutter Your Entryway. (My favorite tip is to “go vertical.”)