{"id":10418,"date":"2025-04-06T15:47:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T19:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/one-on-one-help-to-own-less\/"},"modified":"2025-04-06T15:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T19:47:08","slug":"one-on-one-help-to-own-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/one-on-one-help-to-own-less\/","title":{"rendered":"One-on-One Help to Own Less"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For the past 15 years, the driving passion behind this website has been simple: to inspire and help people own less and live more.<\/p>\n

I hope, in one way or another, it\u2019s been helpful to you in your pursuit.<\/p>\n

At first, this blog was the only resource I offered. I published articles three times per week and made them freely available to anyone who subscribed by email. (You still can, by the way.<\/a>)<\/p>\n

But a website built on one-off articles has its limits. It becomes a stream of consciousness\u2014topics shared in no particular order, simply based on what I was learning, thinking about, or wanting to articulate at the time.<\/p>\n

The articles were helpful\u2014and still are\u2014but now, just 30 short of 1,000 posts, they can be difficult to navigate. I started receiving more and more emails asking, \u201cDo you have any articles about _____?\u201d And often, I did\u2014they were just buried in the Archives<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So in 2016, I published The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own<\/em><\/a>. The book laid out a straightforward argument for how owning less helps us pursue bigger and better dreams for our lives.<\/p>\n

I hoped it would inspire many people to embrace a new way of living. With over 100,000 copies sold, I\u2019d say that\u2019s a pretty good start.<\/p>\n

But as the book and blog gained readers, I began to notice something.<\/p>\n

Many people had read about minimalism and wanted the benefits of it\u2014but still struggled to put the principles into practice.<\/p>\n

So nine years ago, I launched a solution: The Uncluttered Course<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I created the course to provide everything a book, blog post, or YouTube video cannot: structure, accountability, weekly challenges, a supportive community, and an opportunity to ask questions and feel heard.<\/p>\n

The course has changed countless lives. I still receive emails that say, \u201cI took your Uncluttered Course in 20xx and it changed my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

And I always respond the same way: \u201cI may have provided inspiration and structure\u2014but you did the hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n

A few years ago, in 2023, I sat down with a pen and paper and asked myself a new question: What more could I do to help people own less?<\/p>\n

I mapped out the entire journey someone might go through\u2014from first hearing about minimalism, to decluttering their home, to building long-term habits that maintain a clutter-free life, to eventually inviting others into its benefits.<\/p>\n

No matter where someone finds themselves on that path, I want to help them take their next step.<\/p>\n

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That process led me to a realization: As much as I love this blog, the books, and the online course, there are still some people who need something more personal in their journey.<\/p>\n

They don\u2019t want to go through the process alone. They don\u2019t want to figure it out online.<\/p>\n

They want in-person help. One-on-one. In their actual home.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes that\u2019s because they feel stuck. Other times it\u2019s because they need personal support. And sometimes, they\u2019re just too busy to do it on their own.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, many professional organizers are focused on organizing what we already own\u2014not helping us remove what we don\u2019t need. It can be hard to explain to someone that the goal isn\u2019t better organization\u2014it\u2019s owning less.<\/p>\n

The world needs more Professional Declutterers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So over the past two years, I\u2019ve been training both professionals and passionate individuals in my approach to decluttering and minimalism.<\/p>\n

During our live professional trainings, I work directly with participants\u2014teaching the most effective methods I\u2019ve found to help people own less and live more.<\/p>\n

Today, nearly 100 individuals have completed the training. They live all over the world and are equipped to come into your home (or work virtually) to walk with you step-by-step through the process.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for personal support to help you declutter, they are available and ready to serve. Here is a website where you can find their information<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Of course, this is their livelihood. Hiring someone for individualized support will cost more than a book or course designed for a larger audience. But if you\u2019re stuck, the investment is worth it\u2014for your home, your peace, your time, and your life.<\/p>\n

*I don\u2019t receive any commission from their work.<\/em><\/p>\n

Each of these professionals has my full recommendation. I\u2019ve trained them personally. They have proven their understanding of my methods. And I believe they can help you.<\/p>\n

If you need the help, reach out<\/a>. Owning less is worth it.<\/p>\n

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PS: If you\u2019re a professional organizer\u2014or even just someone passionate about helping others own less\u2014I\u2019d love to teach you. I offer this training three times per year. If you\u2019d like more information or want to be notified the next time registration opens, sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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