Every once in a while, I notice my computer slowing down or my phone running out of space, and I know it’s time for a digital declutter. Deleting old files, organizing photos into folders, and uninstalling apps I don’t use anymore feels like giving my devices a fresh breath.

It’s not just about storage space—it’s about mental space. A clean desktop or phone screen feels oddly refreshing, like clearing clutter off a physical desk. Sometimes I even wipe old devices and pass them along, which feels like giving them a second life.

Digital clutter sneaks up on all of us, but clearing it out always makes me feel lighter.