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[diaryofaninsanewriter]

8 Common Mistakes That Are Cluttering Your Digital Life (And How to Fix Them!)

In today’s world, our digital spaces are just as cluttered as our physical ones. From overflowing inboxes to messy photo galleries, digital clutter can slow us down and make it hard to find what we need. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by digital mess, you might be making these common mistakes. The good news? They’re easy to fix! 1. Letting Your Google Drive Overflow with Redundant Files Google…

[mothalaalee]

as a compulsive digital hoarder, what i need is for my phone to accidentally wipe out the entire data on my phone but what i WANT is a genie to show up so i can use one of the wishes for unlimited storage and the second wish to display all of them in comically large floating screans so i can sort them according to time, space, nostalgia, attachment, future relevance and garbage material to be put into specific folders and finallyyyy for the third wish i want unlimited soup whenever i desire

[so-i-did-this-thing]

Hey there! I saw in one of another post of yours that you dealt with hoarding, any tips for de-hoarding the house?

Oh boy, do I have a lot. Here's what has helped me, a hoarder who lived several years at Level 4 (squalor, utilities shut off frequently):

Always be kind to yourself. Hoarding is a disorder and for me it was triggered by accumulated trauma. It will take a while to dig out, and you will likely have to wrestle with hoarding urges all your life.

Mindset tips:

Space is more valuable than stuff. Clear pathways, room to sit & sleep, prepare food, work on crafts -- it is *valuable*

Your home is not an optimization problem for storage. Again, space and clean surfaces are necessary! Not having paralysis of choice is valuable!

Cultivate awareness of when you aquire things and devise ways to break out of a buying pattern - put the phone away, go for a walk, etc.

Make some short-term rules: nothing comes in before two things go out. Only buy things you know you will use in the next month. Etc.

Kill sunk-cost-fallacy. The real value is peace of mind, not the potential of an object.

Decluttering tips

Clean out trash, first. Just get the obvious garbage out so you have space to work in.

Get some bankers boxes or bins. Create a group for sale/donate. Put some "keep" boxes in each room.

Start with 1 room to declutter. Again - trash, first. Then, go through objects in that room, putting in the group sale/donate boxes, or directly into the "keep" box for the room that object should live in. Don't worry about *where* in the room the "keep" items go in -- they go in the box, for now.

Try to get the decluttered room to a point where you can move furniture for a deep clean. And try to avoid putting anything in this room that doesn't belong there. You are focusing on 1 room at a time to fix.

Assess your decluttered room for how it might encourage hoarding. Again, is there not enough space? Do you need to take out or rearrange furniture to encourage living/working surfaces?

Don't be in a rush to sort through any of your boxes. Focus on reclaiming space.

Go through the boxes after you've had time to decompress. Some time should have passed and you now can look at your items more neutrally.

For your possessions, ask: does this spark joy? Do I have something similar already? Why am I holding onto it? Is the potential worth the time and space to hang onto it? If it is sentimental, is there a better way to use or display it? If it is broken or a crafting item, will I really fix/use it?

Get in the habit of giving objects a permanent home. Label shelves, bins, whatever else you need to.

Maintenance tips:

Avoid buying things when you're overly emotional

Designate landing pads for items. They don't have to be in the traditional places -- if you take your shoes off in the kitchen, then buy a boot tray and put it in there. Always put your wallet in the same space. Etc.

If daily clutter overtakes surfaces in your home, consider catch-all baskets. I have some in high traffic areas, like the dining room, staircase, and living room. Go through the baskets on a regular basis to weed out junk and put items away where they live.

Be honest with how much time you have to enjoy your possessions. Will you read that many books? Wear all those clothes? Make all those crafting kits? Are you spending more time aquiring vs enjoying?

Regularly assess your belongings and see what you can let go. If you are not sure yet, put items in a box and see if you can live without for several months. Date the box, and be brutal about dealing with it in the time frame you decide upon.

Get into a chore routine. Sometimes, chores are easier if the cleaning supplies are right there. I have an upstairs vacuum and a downstairs vacuum for this very reason.

A 10 minute "reset" at the end of the day goes really far, especially if you are a crafter.

Find something more benign to collect, if you are a magpie. I collect public domain stuff in digital format, video game items, etc. I'd rather be a hoarder in Skyrim than IRL.

I also "collect" experiences now -- I am currently seeing how many different trails I can hike. Maybe you would like something like birdwatching, to sate your hoarding urges. Redirection can go a long way.

I can go more into specifics, but these are always on my mind when I think about controlling one's hoarding. I hope it helps!

[futurememor1es]

★ how to declutter your phone ★

i spend a lot of my time on my phone, and most likely you do too (don't worry, i'm not here to call you out). if you never organize or declutter your phone, after a while your storage gets full and you can't find anything on it. here's a list of things you can do to keep your phone looking clean and organized:

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✧ move new and unorganized apps into folders

✧ delete all unneeded alarms

✧ delete unneeded photos and videos

✧ delete unneeded screenshots and screen recordings

✧ close all tabs

✧ delete unneeded notes

✧ add upcoming events to calendar

✧ delete unneeded bookmarks on browser

✧ organize apps on homescreen

✧ delete and unsubscribe unneeded emails

✧ organize social media (unfollow people, update profiles)

✧ delete unused apps

✧ organize playlists

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if you do all this once a month, or atleast every few months, your phone will stay nice and tidy. it might feel like a big project the first time, but once you start doing this regularly, it'll be much easier and faster. have a great day, stay organized ♡

[jbird-the-manwich]

been examining the decluttering and interior design internet cuz I suck at organization and I did not know how many humans were just going "PAPER RECEIPTS?! JUST USE YOUR PHONE!" i'm sorry declutterfluencers. i've decided I don't fuck with you. "use your phone" is not an organizational strategy. it's a data subletting strategy and we are not renting ongoing server time because your aesthetic demands labeled clear HDPE bins that receipts don't look as nice in. ohkay. You've not solved an organizing problem. you have walled solving the problem completely off to an outsourced service because any actual onsite solution was deemed too unfashionable. by sad beige HDPE bin millennials with apartments that smell like offgassing dollar tree plastic and overheated labelmaker. You're not sharing a keen mind for your task with the world you're just really aggressively re-enforcing that people can't know we weren't extruded in stackable convertable modular sets matched by colorway and frankly its kind of not giving attractive design? It's kinda giving backroom at the watchmakers but for every task you've decided can still live with you in your house of bins that safely communicates to other hdpe bin millennials that yes your culture is also ikea so the polycule could match if you saddled up for the rent cuff and they agreed to the square foot cube covered fabric bin mounting rails in use for storage of personal items. your shit looks like the airport in the fifth element and it's affecting your quality of life ohkay. ask someone to slap you.

[ahedderick]

Welllll it's a damn good thing I had some fun this morning, because everything sure did get complicated after that. *@#&#^.

I had to run in to town to pick up Special Tax Returns because the financial person decided she couldn't mail them in (I had made a prior trip to sign the damned things; she was going to do the rest. but . . no.)

Got home and did some much-needed tidying up, then tried to Accomplish a sewing chore involving Rosalie's slightly-too-small dog bed. I made some progress on that, using heavy, upholstery-weight fabric we found just lying around down at Home Farm. With a bit of hand stitching this evening, I may get that done.

At one I was supposed to meet with Son at his house to continue work on his pre-lab and safety quiz for organic chem. I still strongly feel that, if the "Safety procedures" part of the lab manual is twenty blippin' pages long, it should actually contain all the material he'd need to, you know, successfully take the safety quiz. Oh, so much not the case.

He was running a bit behind schedule, though, so I took some time to clean/sort/declutter in the library. There were a couple of boxes and bags that I had promised I'd work through so his space was a bit more usable. I did feel good about getting a big "donate" bag together, and a storage box of things to be taken to the barn for an eventual yard sale.

With both of us working together to look up unfamiliar chemical names and think through "common sense" (I disagree) safety questions, he did manage to get a reasonable score. We simultaneously took a deep breath, then he pulled up the prelab quiz.

That was the point where we heard Roommate enter the kitchen and call for help. He had been riding Leo while one of his dogs ran along. Something happened, Leo and Roommate crashed to the ground, and Roommate thought his ankle, um, might be broken? I volunteered to take Leo home to the pasture, Roommate was going to get cleaned up (mud from his shoulders on down), and Son would drive him to Urgent Care if needed.

I could have ridden Leo, but I wasn't dressed appropriately and he was drenched with sweat. We trudged on back up the road together. When I led him through the gate into the pasture, Hero managed to zip out the gate before I could close it. Aaaaugh. As I loosened/unbuckled Leo's saddle and breastplate/martingale, he gave himself a big shake and the whole mess fell on the ground. At once, he moved a huge back hoof forward so that he was stepping on it. BECAUSE OF COURSE HE FREAKIN' DID!

It took some extra work and a few muttered Power Words, but I got Leo untacked and Hero back into the pasture. Not sure how the rest of this day is going to go, but.

The chem assignment is not done. Oop - the phone's ringing. . .

[declutterbug]

decluttering your phone

this is a device that we use on the daily, so it only makes sense that it should be uncluttered and able to serve the purposes that we need it for most. :)

camera roll

delete duplicate photos, or photos that are similar to each other

go through your screenshots and delete everything that is no longer needed or looked at

if you have any photos that you've been saving to print out, go ahead and do that now or add it to your todo list.

videos: we often video a moment to keep the memory, and then forget the video ever exists. videos suck up a lot of storage on your phone: evaluate which ones are important to you, and trash the rest.

create albums: make it easier on yourself to find a specific image or video, rather than spend time scrolling through every photo you've ever taken to get to it.

apps

delete any unused social media. in fact, try to delete used social media as well. often, viewing social media on a computer instead of a phone will reduce your screen time and wane down your social media habits.

delete shopping apps that aren't used regularly! especially if these apps send marketing notifications that tempt you to spend money.

get rid of mobile games! especially if they're old downloads that you no longer play.

delete old alarms and timers in the clock app that you don't use

email

delete old emails, whether they're communication emails or marketing emails. you don't need all 100+ emails sitting in your inbox, make room so that you can easily see current communications and future emails

unsubscribe from marketing emails! you don't need junk emails from every website that you've ever entered your email. keep the few email subscriptions that you genuinely read/browse, and delete the rest. there's no point in staying subscribed to emails that you end up deleting without viewing.

purge old notes from your notes app. old grocery lists, no-longer-relevant-notes, and things you never look at. clear them out so you can easily view the lists that you do need.

notifications

not every app needs your attention. turn off notifications for mobile games, shopping apps, social media, anything that is constantly buzzing your phone that either gets swiped away or causes you to pick up your phone and spend hours scrolling or shopping.

contacts

anyone you haven't talked to in years and can't think of a reasonable answer to why you would need to message them again, delete it. you don't need to swipe through people you'll never talk to again to get to the ones that you do talk to. less people to accidentally butt-dial.

clear up contact names: if it isn't clear to you who the person is based on the name (ex: "girl from mat class); fix it or delete it.

messages

delete old text threads. they take up more space than you'd think, and if you don't talk to the person or reference the conversation, it can be ridded of without a second thought.

any messages with an ex-friend or ex-partner, delete them. especially if you find yourself looking back at the messages every once in a while- it will help your mental health not to linger on them.

go through any notifications that you've missed or neglected before

overall

delete browser tabs. just because you say you'll look at it again later, doesn't mean you will. i had tabs open for years that i never looked at again, despite telling myself that i needed that information. if you absolutely need it, pin it for later. if you don't, hit that x.

change your phone layout! a refresh in life can be helpful, especially for a device you use daily. place apps that you use more regularly in easy reach, put groups of apps in folders- however you can make your phone more helpful and accessible for you.

[amourists]

A guide to decluttering your phone

If you’re someone like me who uses their phone the moment they wake up till the second they fall asleep (7 hours screen time yikess) it’s important to keep your phone organised and up to date. some of these i’ll do every few weeks and others once a year depending on how cluttered it feels.

clean out contacts and update info - every year i’ll go through my contacts and delete any numbers I don’t want anymore, add names to numbers I haven’t saved etc

delete any unused apps - this saves so much storage and space but I don’t have to do this often as I try to be mindful of what i download - think if you really need an app for it or if you could just use it on your google browser. optional; organise your apps into folders for different categories e.g games, school

update apps - something I do every few months; go into the app store and update the apps I have so everything runs much smoother with no bugs

delete unwanted photos and videos - one of the biggest reasons for lack of storage is your photos app. I know so many people who have basically the same picture x15 or 5 minute long videos of fireworks - whilst memories are important to keep, having a cluttered camera roll can make going through these memories hard - clip videos so they’re under a minute, clip the main parts, delete any duplicates and get rid of screenshots you don’t need - I do this every few weeks

organise photos and videos into albums - mostly just for aesthetics, i like to make albums of photos i’ve taken in different countries, an album for food, nails etc something that can be done in a car ride if you’re bored

delete unneeded text threads - this also takes up storage and most of these you wont even look back on. it can also be good for your mental health - delete that text thread with your ex so you can stop looking at it

reminders app - I have so many random to do lists there that I just forget to check off heh

clock app - delete those alarms you don’t need and all those different world clocks you won’t refer to

calendar app - add new events like peoples birthdays you need to remember and delete any reoccurring events you don’t need anymore, organise with different colours based on if its for school, work or personal.

update software - if my phone is glitching out 9/10 its because i haven’t updated it in a while

delete unwanted notes - the amount of notes i have with random letters or numbers… it makes it hard to find the notes i actually need so i’ll go through them every few months

notifications - go to your settings and turn off any notifications you don’t want to receive and go through any notifications you might have missed aka those 99+ messages

emails - delete and unsubscribe from any you don’t need

delete tabs on google/safari - all my safari tabs stay open if i close the app so sometimes tabs i don’t need pile up

change phone layout - change your wallpaper, make different lock screens, change app icons, add widgets and change the layout to make your phone feel more refreshed

most of these can be easily done in road trips or just when you’re bored, lmk if i missed anything you do!

[sweaterkittensahoy]

What 2025 looks like vaguely

I gotta get this hip shit figured out. My bad hip is still aching daily, and I am definitely spending more time doing the PT exercises that move the joint back into place than I used to. Had to do it first thing this morning, in fact, because I woke up and a spot in my foot ached that only aches when there's referred pain from my hip. The good news, the exercises did the job. The bad news, that's the third or fourth time this week I've needed to do those exercises. So, I have to get that shit unfucked.

I also have to call the radiology clinic to schedule for the follow-up to the special mammogram/ultrasound because my boob meat shifted after surgery, and now there's a spot that looks iffy via the regular mammogram. I did the first round of the special testing and basically disassociated the whole time (I have PTSD around any sort of cancer shit), and this is just the follow-up. But I just got the final part of the billing from last time figured out right before the holidays, and then the holidays, so now I have to call them to set the appointment. Then I have to call my GP to schedule the annual that got cancelled on me several weeks ago that they were supposed to call to reschedule but haven't, and I also need them to reset my portal password so I can actually get the referral information for the ADHD testing that I tried to set up last year, but then forgot about for months at a time because to get the info, I'd have to call the clinic for the password reset, and I had the boob scare and now the hip pain increasing so it's been hard to focus on the whole 'need to set up testing for a whole new fucking thing'.

No joking about how ADHD vibing that story is. Sean has it covered (he has ADHD, so he fucking knows).

Anyway, that's the health shit that isn't 'need to find a therapist again' because look, I can only do this shit one or two bits at a time, and I'll knock out three things at once (boob check, hip referral, testing) by making the first phone call, then making the second phone call, so let's just put a pin in a therapist until I've had my delayed annual.

House-wise, we have decided to stay where we are. We did like the townhouse we saw a whole lot and we could absolutely swing the rent increase no problem. But if we stay where we are, we get to stay in the neighborhood we like very much and the rent increase even going to a month-to-month lease is still noticeably less than what the new place would be. Sean's going to dedicate some time to researching how the fuck one buys a house or condo or just a dwelling, let's say. And we're going to focus on decluttering and also upgrading some of our furniture. We don't have an issue with keeping things we don't want, but we do have an issue with keeping things neat and like, dusted. So, that's the focus. Cleaning and dusting and being realistic about what stays in the house. I've actually gotten pretty good at going through my stuff every few months and removing things I realize I really don't want anymore, but with our limited storage options in the apartment, it's kind of an ongoing battle. Getting rid of all my heels last year helped a lot. The shoe storage hanger in the office is no longer needed, so that space feels slightly larger, which is nice. But there's yarn and books and jewelry that all need sorting, and we want to replace the coffee table and my side table with options made of real wood.

There's a vintage furniture place we love that also does custom builds with a mid-century vibe. We replaced my previous desk with a custom-sized desk from them, and they also do coffee tables that you can just grab up off their show floor if they're the right size. The side table will have to be a custom order because I want basically what I have but longer, so I need it to be a very particular height. Honestly, I may just deal with a pile of notebooks and crochet hooks for a few weeks and just take them the current side table to build against. It's not as cheap as hitting Ikea (and we love Ikea), but it's also built of solid wood and metal legs, so it'll last forever, and the designs are clean, which I love.

We also have con in March, as always. Very much excited for that. Currently no other travel plans, and after the intentional trip down south for a visit last year, then us traveling together in July and then Sean having to go alone at the top of December for the grandparent funerals, I'm happy to stay close to home as long as possible.

Bean's got to get a teeth cleaning, which we're planning for in April, most likely. Our wedding anniversary is in May, and I think I wanna either plan a proper Staycation or maybe spend a weekend up the mountain or out at the Gorge. That's all still loose and does not require effort at the moment. Honestly, until after con, I don't need to put any hard thought into any plans. Con is fucking awesome and also a LOT. I can't wait but also it's about a two-week recovery time after just from the casual social aspect of being surrounded by people the whole time.

Anyway, that's 2025 to start. There's crochet plans, but let's be real: that's a whole different post.

[bookstribepost]

This Is What I’d Do If I had to get my life together in 3 Days🌷

Sometimes, life feels like a cluttered desk—messy, overwhelming, and filled with things I should’ve handled weeks ago. But instead of spiraling, I like to hit the reset button and get my life together. And no, I don’t mean waiting for the “right” Monday or a mystical burst of motivation. I mean three days, full throttle. If I were to pull myself back on track, this is exactly what I’d do.

Day 1: Declutter, Detox & Recalibrate

1. Clean Like My Sanity Depends on It

Messy space, messy mind. I’d deep-clean my surroundings—desk, closet, phone storage—everything. If it doesn’t serve me, it’s gone. Clothes I haven’t worn? Out. Apps I don’t use? Deleted. If my space is in order, my mind follows suit.

2. Digital & Mental Detox

I’d mute or unfollow any social media accounts that make me feel behind in life. No unnecessary scrolling, no pointless comparisons—just a clear mental space to focus on myself.

3. Brain Dump & Prioritize

I’d list everything that’s been weighing on my mind—tasks, goals, unfinished projects. Then, I’d separate them into:

Non-negotiables (must be done ASAP)

Important but not urgent (schedule them)

Not worth my time (delete them from my life)

Because let’s be honest, half of what stresses us out isn’t even worth the energy.

Day 2: Build Systems & Get Ahead

1. Create a Simple, Realistic Routine

No overcomplicated schedules. Just a structure that helps me function at my best. My core focus:

Morning: A no-phone routine that includes journaling and planning my day

Afternoon: Focused work/study with a solid break in between

Evening: Reflection, unwinding, and no guilt for resting

2. Knock Out the Pending To-Do List

I’d spend the day doing all the things I’ve been avoiding—emails, calls, appointments, tasks I procrastinated on. That sense of accomplishment? Addictive.

3. Financial & Career Check-In

I’d review my budget, subscriptions, and spending habits. Cancel what’s unnecessary, set financial goals, and plan how I’ll make more money. If I need to level up, I’d list courses, skills, or connections I should work on.

Day 3: Reset, Recharge & Elevate

1. Personal Glow-Up

I’d take care of myself—spa day at home, fresh outfits, skincare, hair care. Looking good = feeling good = confidence boost.

2. Vision Board & Goal Recalibration

I’d revisit my goals, visualize the life I want, and make a solid plan to get there. Not just daydreaming—actual, strategic planning.

3. Set Boundaries & Protect My Energy

Whether it’s people, habits, or distractions, I’d make sure my time and energy are only going toward things that serve me. No more draining conversations, self-doubt, or doing things out of obligation.

Final Thoughts: The Energy Shift

Three days won’t transform my entire life, but they’ll shift my energy, realign my focus, and give me momentum. The hardest part? Starting. But once I do, everything else follows. Because when I show up for myself, my life starts showing up for me.

[waypointwebcomic]

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This was inspired by an interview with a composer in Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. I have not read this book, but spotted it in this article which spurred the idea for this page of Waypoint. Hope my fellow Neurodivergents enjoy it!

Story time!

Back in the Xbox 360 days, McFarlane released a collection of 8 Halo themed Xbox 360 avatar figures. Either I missed out on them at the time, or they were hard to get outside the US. Either way, I am now a grown up and I want one. After managing to find one on ebay from a UK Seller, I ordered it and eagerly awaited my very grown up parcel. Royal Mail notified me it had been delivered to my storage box. However, the photo they provided as proof only filled me with dread, given that it was not my storage box. I ventured up and down my road, desperately trying to figure out where it could've got to. I knocked on neighbours doors and did my best not to look too shifty as I hovered in peoples gardens whilst looking confused at my phone. Exasperated, I zoomed in on the low quality photo from Royal mail and noticed the house number on the address label was off by 10 blocks. I went to the house to be greeted by a doorbell-camera. The chap who lived there said he had my parcel but was out at work and would deliver it to me that evening. Finally! I thought. I'll get my parcel this evening. When the neighbour popped round, he apologised profusely as he had opened my parcel. He had seen it was his address and didn't even notice the name. Continuing to apologise, he showed how he had taped the parcel up again for me. I kept reassuring him it wasn't a big deal- I was just happy to finally get it! Horror dawned on me once more as the parcel felt very non-small figure shaped. I opened the parcel to be met with three self help books. No wonder the neighbour looked so sorry for me. Apparently I was trying to lose weight, find God AND declutter my life! Were it so easy… After some back and forthing with the eBay seller, we worked out that two address labels must've been accidently switched with someone else's at the post office. Thankfully, the seller had a spare figure and just sent it to me. Again.

Anyway, I am now the proud owner of this little dude in golden Elite armour. Pretty sick! I'm currently going through MCC with my younger brother. Maybe i'll treat myself to one every time we finish a campaign- Or each time I do x amount of comic pages? The part I find the most hilarious about this story is that some poor person somewhere in the world was awaiting three books to try and change their life for the better and instead, has probably received a tiny Spartan. I hope it brings them more joy and peace than the books would have.

[januishstory]

The best floating shelves are deceptively handy, offering streamlined organization, a sturdy home for all of your favorite tchotchkes, and a decluttering moment for your precious floor space—just to name a few perks. Designed to disappear into the walls and optimize your vertical space, floating storage (whether open shelving or closed) can be a great solution when you’re working with a cramped square footage.Unlike bulky bookcases, floating shelves are less of the main attraction and more like a supporting player to your design scheme. There are also plenty of elegant designs that are anything but wallflowers—ideal for doubling as decor as well as achieving some heavy lifting. From fluted wooden designs and scalloped steel creations to sturdy storage ledges that act as mini shelves for your bookworm needs. Ahead, we broke down what to look for when shopping for a floating shelf, as well as our favorite picks.Our Top Picks for the Best Floating Shelves:Browse by CategoryAccordionItemContainerButtonBest Floating Shelves, OverallWest Elm Volume Floating ShelfAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: WoodColors: Oak, walnut, winterwoodDimensions: 2"H x 24-60"W (four sizes available) x 8-12"D (two sizes available)Weight capacity: 24-60 pounds dependent on sizeMounting type: Mounting strip and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoLooking to fill an awkwardly storage-starved space or swap out kitchen cabinets for a barer look? We love the thicker edge of these wooden shelves, and so does our partnerships associate director Meg Kernahan, who praises their clean lines and the warmth they bring to her home. “This shelf is in my laundry room above my washer/dryer and it’s perfect for storing everyday items like detergent within arms reach,” she says. “The wood tone nicely complements my ‘organic modern’ aesthetic.”AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: RubberwoodColors: Black, white, light walnut, naturalDimensions: 24.4''H x 18.5''W x 5.91''DWeight capacity: 15 poundsMounting type: Brackets and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoThink outside the lines with the Umbra Montage wall shelf, a curvy design that comes in black, walnut, and natural colorways. Just don’t load it up with heavy books, as it is only meant to hold 15 pounds, making it ideal for picture frames and other smaller decorative items.Ebern Designs River Ridge Metal Floating Shelf (Set of 6)AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: MetalColors: Black, whiteDimensions: 3.5'' H x 17''W x 6''DWeight capacity: 20 pounds (per shelf)Mounting type: ScrewsAssembly required? NoIf you’re searching for a slim design that can hold a good amount of weight, each individual shelf in this set of six can hold up to 20 pounds. “I like that these shelves have a really minimal profile—you barely even notice the structure is there and, in that sense, they truly feel like floating shelves,” says AD commerce director Rachel Fletcher. “They’re short enough that you could use them in many areas of the home and, because they come in a set of six, you can really get creative with how they’re arranged.” Available in black or white, they±re also the perfect size to store your coveted CD collection (up to 40 fit on a single shelf!).Safran Everyday Scalloped Wall ShelfAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: SteelColors: Terra cotta, peach, skyDimensions: 2''H x 10''W x 3''DWeight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoThe small but mighty steel wall shelf by Safran Everyday works anywhere from a mudroom to a colorful kids’ room. Reviewers note that it’s sturdy and polished, with light storage for phones and small accessories. It’s only 10 inches long, so you can tuck it into tight spaces or create a little motif by bundling three in a staggered design. The reddish terracotta hue will lend your room a pop of color, while the peach and sky colorways read more cottagecore.Crate & Barrel Terra Wall-Mounted StorageAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: FSC-certified solid white oak, oak veneer and engineered woodColors: White oak woodDimensions: 18"H x 68"W x 16"DWeight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Mounting strip and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoFor more geometric mounted storage, look no further than this white oak Crate & Barrel investment piece. When curated just so, it can serve as a focal point to any space, but we think it would look especially nice as bedroom wall decor. The crafted quality of hand-applied natural finish gives this piece a rustic, lived-in feel that will make it seem as if you’ve had this piece forever.AllModern Kristie Block Floating Shelf with StorageAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Solid mango woodColors: Black, medium wood, natural woodDimensions: 5.5''H x 20''W x 11''DWeight capacity: 15 pounds overall, 5 pounds on top of shelfMounting type: Z-brackets and pre-drilled hole (hardware included)Assembly required? NoFloating shelves are much more than pretty pieces on your wall. Take Kristie here for example, who has a secret drawer for housing keepsakes, keys, and beyond. The ribbed detail curves around the silhouette like a pretty collar, while the piece itself subs in for a side table without taking up floor space. Choose from black, honey, and light wooden hues to complement your space.Urban Outfitters Thalia ShelfAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: 60% MDF, 40% woodColors: White and woodDimensions: 9"L x 6"W x 12"H (small), 9"L x 7.5"W x 12"H (medium), 16.5"L x 10"W x 11"H (large)Weight capacity: 8.81 poundsMounting type: Screws (hardware included)Assembly required? YesThis shelf doesn’t have to have anything sitting on its surface to look really good—it almost acts as a piece of art on its own. “For a decorative wall hanging, this shelf is surprisingly deep,” commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher told us. “That allows it to hold more decor, but it needs a good amount of clearance from the wall.” We recommend you skip the books and reserve this one for a curation of (short) treasured objects.Best Traditional Floating ShelvesAllModern Shea Poplar Solid Wood Floating Shelf with HooksAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Solid poplar woodColors: Walnut, naturalDimensions: 5''H x 35.75''W x 5''DWeight capacity: 15 pounds overall, 5 pounds on top of shelfMounting type: Screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoCombining a coat rack and display shelf is always going to be a good idea. This in-between-light-and-dark-colored poplar wood gives the whole look major Scandi style points. Say goodbye to misplacing your hats, jackets, umbrellas, key ring, and whatever else you decide to hang.Eallrinec Floating Shelves (Set of 3)AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Wood, metalColors: Black, brown, grey, white, woodDimensions: 6"D x 24"W x 6"H (each shelf)Weight capacity: 40 poundsMounting type: Brackets and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoThese bracketed shelves are very versatile—they can handle all of your office supplies just as seamlessly as your bathroom essentials. Plus each shelf can hold up to 40 pounds, meaning they’ll easily support even the thickest hardcovers or extra-wide stacks of paperbacks.Best Slim Floating ShelvesLovely Things Please Scalloped Oak Wall ShelfAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Solid oak, baltic birch plywoodColors: OakDimensions: 6"H x 6-46"W (11 sizes available) x 3-8"D (four sizes available)Weight capacity: 18 poundsMounting type: Bracket and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? YesYou could opt for a live edge shelf…or you could go all in on a scalloped look. These wood wall shelves are a real hidden gem from Etsy that will look great under a stack of books or a small family of plants. Plus they’re made of solid oak so they’ll age like fine wine.Threshold Wedge Shelves (Set of 5)AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: WoodColors: Natural, whiteDimensions: 4"D x 6"W x 1.75"H (small), 4"D x 7.5"W x 1.75"H (medium), 4"D x 24"W x 1.75"H (large)Weight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Wooden anchors and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoIf you’re committed to buying a handful of floating shelves and you want something a bit different from the usual rectangle or rounded shape, consider these chubbier beauties. Choose between a wood-like finish and simple white.String Furniture Bathroom ShelvingAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Powder-coated steelColors: WhiteDimensions: 19.75"H x 24"W x 6"DWeight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Anchors and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? YesWhen it comes to heavy-duty floating shelves, you may want to loosen your definition of “floating shelf.” Officially, they should appear like they’re sitting flush against a wall with no kind of support system. But to make sure you don’t end up with a big mess, this design is made of steel with brackets integrated into it. It’s perfect for bathroom organization thanks to the handy towel rack along the bottom, or could pull double as a handy kitchen shelf.Heller Swell Wall CatchallAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: 100% recyclable ABS plasticColors: Blue grey, black, red, yellowDimensions: 14"H x 28.75"W x 3"DWeight capacity: 79 lbsMounting type: Not listedAssembly required? NoThis wavy design is a winning small-space solution that discreetly stores items within the bends of its curves. Half of the people who visit your home won’t even know this is a shelf. Install it in your entryway, where the tops can serve as coat racks (the weight capacity is deceptively forgiving) and an umbrella can hang off the side.AccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Titanium-coated steel, acrylicColors: BlackDimensions: 4.1"W x 1.8"D x 20.3"HWeight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoThese storage shelves come in two sizes (small and large) and would look great displaying your perfume collection. You can also buy a matching acrylic tray if you’re into uniformity for your home decor.Spacecraft Furnishing Oval Floating ShelvesAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Pine woodColors: Sage green, salmon, turquoise, natural woodDimensions: 12-32"W (three options available) x 5.375"D x 6.25"HWeight capacity: Not listedMounting type: Anchors and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoSlightly retro with a touch of midcentury style, this floating shelf with space in between comes in a bunch of color options and different lengths. If you’re looking for a spot in the entryway to drop your mail or highlight that souvenir you bought in Italy 10 years ago, this is it.Ebern Designs Sluiter Floating ShelfAccordionItemContainerButtonMaterial: Manufactured woodColors: Matte whiteDimensions: 17-48"W (four options available) x 9.25"D (7.5" for small) x 1.5"HWeight capacity: 20 poundsMounting type: Anchors and screws (hardware included)Assembly required? NoThe under-shelf lighting in this pick is a real game changer. You’ve got two options: Install it in a dimly lit space like the kitchen counter for some extra illumination or above a pedestal housing a beloved trinket.What to Consider Before Buying a Floating ShelfBuying floating shelves may seem like an easy task, but there are a few important questions you’ll want to ask yourself before compiling all of your shelf ideas and hitting the checkout.Weight capacityThink about what you’re going to store on your shelves as some offer a higher weight capacity than others, along with how you plan to anchor your shelves to the wall. Designs including shelf brackets that can be installed into wall studs are the sturdiest, but always double check weight capacities before plopping that heavy book on your wall.StyleThere are corner floating shelves, picture ledge shelves, acrylic shelves, wooden shelves, heavy-duty shelves, and so much more. If you’re going to be housing beloved decorative items on top, consider going with some a bit more neutral so as not to steal any attention. If you’re stacking, say, a few books or just need a place to store your on-the-go essentials, have some fun with it. Opt for a bold color (cobalt blue), unusual shape (wavy!), or unexpected material (we love tile).LengthThis may seem like a given, but measure multiple times to make sure you’re buying the right design for your space. There is a sweet spot between “a tad too short” and “taking over the wall.” One easy way to fill up a lot of wall space is to install a crowd of different-size floating shelves. Go for the same style or follow a specific color or material theme for some added intrigue. For awkward or narrow spaces, a column of short shelves can turn an unused nook into a bookshelf or photo corner (when you’re going this route, make sure the spacing between shelves is even). Source link

[kateehenryy]

My 2025 Growth List ⋆｡°✩

I hate making "resolutions" each year—I never stick to them! So this year, I am going to make a "growth" list instead—full of habits that promote growth. Framing it this way will help me (most likely) stick to my resolutions and be productive!

˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚ Education goals ˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚

Complete all readings, even if they seem "unnecessary."

Take 30 minutes post-classes to review notes. Try to aim for 15 minutes per class. (I have two classes per day).

Complete my transfer applications by February 1st (I have 11).

Go into (at least) one professor's office hours each week. Even though I am transferring out of the university I am enrolled in, I still want to make connections with the professors at my current one.

No procrastination! Start on homework right when it is assigned.

Actually use my planner.

˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚ Health Goals ˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚

Workout four times a week, at least for 30 minutes.

Attend all of Matty's "walk & talks" on the Peleton. He is literally my favorite instructor.

Stick to my weight loss goal.

Eat more produce and protein.

Be more conscious about what kind of food I am putting into my body.

NO MORE ENERGY DRINKS OR SODAS! I cut out a lot of these at the start of college, but I want to fully back away. The soda one will be difficult; I love Diet Coke. Maybe I could replace these with club soda or something like that.

˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚ Personal Goals ˚⋆𐙚｡⋆𖦹.✧˚

Read more consistently. I read 60 books last year, but a lot of that was due to trashy romance binge-reading in the summer. I literally would read 6 novels a week. Then, I kind of went cold turkey when school started. I really want to aim for 20 minutes each day of reading.

Actually read books for book club. I have not read a book since September.

Become less dependent on my phone. I am so reliant on social media, especially addictive ones like Instagram, X, and TikTok. I want to back off of those platforms by setting healthy boundaries. I love TikTok, but at some point in time, I was spending 32 hours a week on the platform. That is definitely not healthy...

Declutter. I want to be able to sell some of my old things and get rid of items that aren't serving me anymore. I aim to get some of this done this week. My main goals are clothing and the items in my storage unit and listing these on Facebook marketplace, selling them to Platos, or donating them to those in need.

Journal consistently!

That seems about all for now! Happy New Year, my Tumblr folk!

[b-courageous1010]

Day 19: Digital Decluttering

So I am long overdue for digital decluttering. I recently mass-deleted emails for 2 of my older email addresses, and I’ve been unsubscribing to emails daily.

Photos

I also have been going through my photos and deleting useless screenshots. I started with over 3k pictures, and now I'm down to 1400. I went through this phase where I would screenshot every time I caught an Angel number, and the photos stacked up over time. I still want to get my pictures to a reasonable number. I also want to make use of sorting them into different folders so I can keep up with what I have.

Work Desktop

On my work computer, I archived all my old folders and started fresh with the PARA method, and I did the same thing with my OneNote. Archiving the information was helpful, especially with my OneNote, because I can retrieve old details as needed.

Outlook folders

So I went through my action folders to clear out useless emails and combine folders to simplify my system. While doing this, I identified folders that I could do without and started deleting ad emails. This made my inbox much more manageable, and I am confident I can find what I need.

Tumblr following

I’ve been on tumblr for over 10 years and at one point I was following 750 accounts. I started using the blog subs to start my dash over because I didn’t want to delete this account. I decided to reclaim my dash so I went through all the accounts I follow and it was interesting to look through all my phases. I went through an intense studyblr phase as well as being active in the cheer community (RIP, iykyk).

It was also interesting to see accounts I follow that have not been updated for years.

iPhone storage

So I cleared out my browser history and deleted Tidal because it took up to 25GB?! Also thinking about upgrading my phone just for storage purposes. Plus, the back of my phone is cracked up, so it s a win-win.

Conclusion

Before decluttering, I felt like I was suffocating digitally. I had so many files that I had no idea what I had or who I was following, and it took up a good amount of my storage. My digital life now feels manageable, and I’m implementing habits to clear out my phone regularly. My world is in my phone and other electronics, so clearing it out feels like I can breathe again… digitally.

[melliramostudy]

things to do before the next school year 🫧

(if you haven’t already started..)

ORGANIZE : everything. even if your room is super tidy and clean, just look for those things you’ve been wanting to change about your room and CHANGE IT. if that means putting up little pictures or stickers on your walls, or if it means rearranging your books, makeup, clothes, WHATEVER IT IS! because (hopefully) when you take a step back and look at your room, you’ll feel productive and like you’ve made your space somewhere you want to be for hours on end.

DATES : try to mark down important dates that you know are in place within the next month. that way, you know of them, and you have time to prepare. whether those dates are personal, have to do with your work, or are school related. i also recommend doing countdowns on super important dates (ex: 1st day of school, big test, birthdays, etc.) on an app or on the bottom of your calendar ! because sometimes we lose track of time, and/or the concept of how many x amount of days is, so having that countdown to keep you prepared and in check helps.

APPS : this goes along with organize — but clear out your phone of any apps / photos / messages that you don’t need anymore ! for example, go through your screenshots folder and delete any useless screenshots (saying this because i take too many ss, personally) — and delete apps that are taking up space and are not being used daily, if not, weekly. same thing with messages / big media files that you sent +1yr ago. it’s good for keeping as much storage in your phone as possible, and to make you feel productive !

SELF - CARE : do as much de-stressing and self care before the start of the school year as POSSIBLE. no matter what grade or year you’re going into, it’s going to be somewhat stressful. self care includes : skincare, going through clothes, decluttering, picking out outfits for the first day, getting a haircut / getting your hair done, getting mani-pedi, long hot showers, doing your makeup / or practicing school makeup, + listening to music while relaxing. this will hopefully let you prepare even more for the school year, so that you look nice and presentable going in.

JOURNALING : even if you’re not into writing by hand, or writing at all; journaling all of your worries and things you’re excited about can help you release some anxiety. this will hopefully make it so you can let go of those stressers, and make you feel less tense overall!

[lowercasenospaces]

The Dell Latitude D630 was released nearly 20 years ago and has the following interface ports because they were necessary at the time:

My new work laptop has a couple of USB-C ports (one of which is for charging), two USB-A ports, HDMI and 3.5mm audio out. I have not needed more than this and I can't think of any reason why I would. Around half of the time when I want to connect something to the laptop it's wireless, either through Bluetooth or the local wireless network. I only had to use HDMI to connect to an external display when I had Windows 11 teething issues.

At home my tower can have almost any portable storage format plugged into it, as well as several networking options. I have an external floppy drive and an external DVD drive in case I need to move something directly from a Blu-ray/DVD/CD to a different DVD/CD.

I have 7 audio ports, 6 video ports (various including VGA and DVI lol), 10 USB-A ports (2.0, 3.0 and 3.1), one USB-B port and a couple of now-archaic PS/2 ports.

So many of these inputs are unlikely to ever be used. I can't speak for others in terms of, for instance, how necessary it is to have a floppy drive or an SD card slot, but I haven't used either in more than ten years (years before I built this PC). I haven't used the PS/2 ports, I use the Blu-ray drive maybe once a year, I never use VGA or DVI using just two HDMI ports. I only use one audio out and all of my other audio inputs/outputs are USB-A or Bluetooth. I use 3-4 of my USB ports, 1 of my 3 Ethernet ports.

It all feels pretty unnecessary. I could live comfortably without most of these things. Losing them would not feel like I was giving anything up, and would probably feel more like decluttering. The reason these ports have all disappeared is because people don't want to use them. My expensive headphones support Bluetooth or an auxiliary cable (luxury!) and I only ever use Bluetooth. I only recently noticed that my new phone (bought last year) doesn't have a 3.5mm audio port, because I've never wanted to use it. Cables are a hassle for me most of the time and I think that's true of most people. Yes Apple want you to Buy Product of course, but imo the general trend (regardless of corporate interest) is towards convenience/comfort.