Professional organizers say noticing these small words can reveal why clutter sticks around — and make letting go much easier. Our clutter doesn’t necessarily reflect messy habits. In many cases, it stems from the stories we tell ourselves. Think about the items you hold on to not because you truly want or need them ― but because of hypothetical or future-focused narratives. “I’d use that if I had more time.” Or “I’d want to wear that because it looks great, but it’s not as comfortable as I’d