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"The feeling of having nothing to wear often stems from a disorganized closet," states Lili Petit, the founder of Clutter Healing. "We only wear 20% of our wardrobe because that's what is visible to us."

Lili sits down with Laurie Palau on her podcast, This Organized Life, on breath work and the mind-body connection between clutter and anxiety.

Generally speaking, a mudroom will be close to a garage or an entry and exit point of the home. If there are things in there that don’t correspond to being taken out, they should be relocated.

Creating a spiritual experience while clearing your clutter comes down to one very simple question: Do you rule your belongings, or do they rule you?

Nowadays, most people are aware of the decluttering and tidying trend, thanks to Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. We know that we should hold on to only the things that "spark joy"—but what does that really mean? Where do we begin, and how do we create lasting changes?

Before you lean into all that emotional catharsis, it's time to get practical: Pick your space, and stage the area. "Always set an intention before you begin, ideally focusing on the ideal scene upon completion," says Pettit.

Lili shared her tips to The/Thirty on the psychology behind Spring Cleaning.

For dress shirts, button all buttons before folding to avoid wrinkles. If you have the time and resources, use a flat fold traveling shirt organizer to cut down on wrinkles.