“In working the Clutterers Anonymous℠ program of recovery from cluttering, we have found that there are a number of tools available to assist us. We use these tools to help us achieve and maintain physical, emotional, and spiritual sobriety. Many of us have found that we cannot abstain from compulsive cluttering unless we use some, or all, of the tools. ACTION is the magic word.We have found these actions helpful to create for ourselves an environment of order, beauty, and serenity.” (CLA Brochure EN-01 “A Brief Guide” & “CLA Literature Collection” page 120)
“Earmarking: We provide a place for our possessions and return them there. We create a home for anything before bringing it in. When we add a new item, we release an old one. For accessibility, beauty, and peace of mind, we keep some empty space.” “Bookending: We bookend when we talk to other CLA members before and after taking difficult step in our recovery. This way we can hold ourselves accountable for completing a specific task or project.” (CLA Brochure EN-01 “A Brief Guide”& “CLA Literature Collection” page 121)