There is no one way to go about a great big tidy up. Any advice you find or receive is highly influenced by the values of the person offering it. Here are a few perspectives on the art of tidying up:
Designers think that these 9 things need to go (when you're ready, of course).
If sparking joy doesn't work for you as a decluttering principle, maybe the annoying bag will?
Looking for a quick hit spring cleaning list involving vodka, Oprah is sharing a 33-step plan.
Ann Patchett believes that our collected things tell us a little about who we are and much about who we thought we might become.