Breaking up with clutter is hard. It begs you to stay, whispering sweet nothings about ‘one day’ and ‘just in case’… just like the classic “it’s not me, it’s you” breakup line. But you know the truth: clutter is a bad relationship, draining your energy, increasing your stress, and preventing you from living your best life.   Why We Hold Onto Clutter Many of us assign emotions and memories to physical objects. That old sweater from college, the drawer full of birthday cards, or your grandmother’s china set — these items connect us to people and experiences. It’s a natural human tendency to want to preserve these connections. As Gretchen…