In this video, host Angela Brown welcomes professional organizer Star Hansen to discuss the important topic of trimming your belongings before a move. They offer valuable tips on how to declutter, downsize, and clean your home when preparing for a relocation.  Star provides insight into overcoming the emotional attachments people often have to their clutter. She recommends breaking the decluttering process down into manageable chunks to avoid feeling overwhelmed.  Angela also shares her personal story of decluttering and downsizing while getting ready for a big move. She explains how freeing yourself from excess belongings can be liberating and empowering. Over the course of the show, Angela and Star demonstrate that trimming your belongings before a move can contribute to a cleaner, more organized, and less stressful life. Trimming Your Belongings Before a Move Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Star Hansen 00:16 Understanding Indications and Decluttering 00:28 The Process of Downsizing 01:11 Organizing and Decluttering Strategy 02:13 Moving to a Smaller Space: A Personal Experience 03:01 The Role of a Storage Unit in Downsizing 03:51 Dealing with the Emotional Impact of Decluttering 04:02 The Connection Between Clutter and Security 05:23 The Importance of Cleaning in the Organizing Process 06:38 The Impact of Decluttering on the Moving Process 07:28 Practical Tips for Organizing and Cleaning During a Move RESOURCES ----------------- Why the F*#@ Am I Still Not Organized? - https://amzn.to/485I0dM The Ultimate Guide to Move In Move Out Cleaning - https://amzn.to/48X0fmg How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing - https://amzn.to/3Smzvow Beautifully Organized: A Guide to Function and Style in Your Home - https://amzn.to/3vus0nN Decluttering at the Speed of Life - https://amzn.to/3SO1TBD Home Therapy: Interior Design for Increasing Happiness - https://amzn.to/3HqCOWE (When available, we use affiliate links and as Amazon Associates, we earn a commission on qualifying purchases.) *** RATE THIS PODCAST ***  https://ratethispodcast.com/askahousecleaner  *** TRAINING & CLEANING CERTIFICATION*** https://savvycleaner.com/join *** MOST REQUESTED LIST OF CLEANING STUFF I USE *** https://www.Amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown  SOCIAL MEDIA --------------- *** CONNECT WITH STAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA *** Website: https://starhansen.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarHansen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/star.hansen YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/starhansen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/starhansen/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starhansen *** CONNECT WITH ANGELA ON SOCIAL MEDIA ***  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskAngelaBrown Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/AskAngelaBrown Twitter: https://Twitter.com/AskAngelaBrown Instagram: https://instagram.com/AskAngelaBrown Pinterest: https://Pinterest.com/AskAngelaBrown Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AskAngelaBrown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askangelabrown Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/AngelaBrown URL: https://AngelaBrown.com NEED MORE CLEANING HELP? ------------- *** GOT A QUESTION FOR A SHOW? *** Please email it to Angela[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com Voice Mail: Click on the blue button at https://askahousecleaner.com  *** PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANERS PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProfessionalHouseCleaners/ *** VRBO AIRBNB CLEANING FACEBOOK GROUP *** https://www.facebook.com/groups/VRBO.Airbnb.Cleaning/ *** LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET MORE CLEANING LEADS *** https://housecleaning360.com SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS ------------------- Today's #AskaHouseCleaner sponsor is #SavvyCleaner training and certification for house cleaners and maids. (https://savvycleaner.com/join) And your host today is #AngelaBrown - https://g.page/r/CbMI6YFuLU2GEBI/review *** ADVERTISE WITH US ***  We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in work