WELCOME TO
School of Living Lighter
If you're wondering...
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Why your home feels cluttered and overwhelming
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Why decluttering feels so difficult
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Why you struggle to let go of things
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Why fear of regret keeps you stuck
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And how your life could change by living lighter
THERE IS A DIFFERENT PATH—THE LIGHTER PATH.
A holistic way to declutter your home, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting lightness.
Experience it for yourself inside The Living Lighter Experience.
"Clutter isn’t just the stuff in your closet.
It’s anything that gets between you and the life that you want to be living."
– PETER WALSH
What Kind of Clutter is Making Your Life Heavy?
Clutter isn’t just what’s in your home.
It shows up in your mind, your body, and your environment—and it all affects how you feel every day.
Mind Clutter
→The thoughts that keep you stuck
Negative thinking, self-judgment, and perfectionism make decluttering feel overwhelming. It’s the voice in your head that says you’re behind, you’ve wasted money, or you might get it wrong.
Body Clutter
→ What drains your energy
Everyday exposures—like hidden toxins, poor air quality, or harmful products—can impact your health, energy, and ability to focus. This sneaky clutter is more common than most realize!
Home Clutter
→ Stuff that no longer supports you
Excess belongings create stress, distraction, and overwhelm. They subconsciously impact the decisions we make and how we feel. Your home should create feelings of peace and calm, and support your life—not weigh it down.
Address all three, and you don’t just declutter—you create lasting lightness.
Hi there, I'm Heather Aardema
Founder of the School of Living Lighter
I spent 20 years as a TV ad executive, selling the idea that happiness could be bought—and living it myself.
But the truth?
I was exhausted.
My home was cluttered.
My body felt heavy.
My life felt more complicated than it needed to be.
And here’s something important to know about me:
I’m not a natural minimalist.
Letting go didn’t come easily when we chose to get rid of many of our belongings due to toxic mold.
That experience changed everything.
Instead of forcing myself into extreme minimalism, I found a different way—one rooted in nervous system understanding, intentionality, and support.
Decluttering became less about getting rid of things, and more about creating a home and life that actually support you.
Now, I help others declutter their homes, reduce overwhelm, and create lasting lightness—without pressure or perfection.
If you’ve struggled to let go, you’re not behind.
You’re in the right place.
I’ve helped thousands simplify their homes and create more ease in their everyday lives.
A Different Approach to Decluttering
Most decluttering advice focuses on getting rid of things.
But if it were that simple, you would have done it already.
At School of Living Lighter, we take a holistic approach.
We focus on nervous system safety, so you can move out of freeze and begin decluttering without overwhelm.
We address mind clutter, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and finally follow through.
And we work with your home environment, so the changes you make actually last.
Because when you understand why it feels hard to declutter,
you can begin to let go—safely, steadily, and without pressure.
This is how you create real lightness—
in your home, your energy, and your everyday life.
What Happens When You Start Living Lighter
Denise
“With Heather’s guidance, I’ve learned to let go of so many possessions that no longer serve me. My home feels lighter—and even my family feels the difference."
Melanie
“Heather brings a sense of lightness to decluttering that I’ve never experienced before. I realized clutter isn’t just physical—when I started clearing the mental and emotional clutter, letting go became so much easier. Her approach has truly helped me move forward.”
Gini
“Working with Heather, my life completely shifted. I released 50 lbs, improved my health, and experienced opportunities and relationships I never expected. Everything started to feel lighter.”
READY FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER?
Join Hundreds of others who are Living Lighter
Join others who are creating lightness in their homes and lives.
Inside the Living Lighter membership, you’ll learn how to declutter your home, clear mental and emotional clutter, and reduce overwhelm—so you can focus on what truly matters.
This is for you if you’re ready for a lighter home, a clearer mind, and a life that feels more spacious, supported, and doable.
Join The Living Lighter Membership Today