Why we feel the need to refill our space and how to resist it There’s a very specific moment that often follows a successful decluttering session. The bags are gone, the surfaces are clear, the drawers close without resistance and the room feels surprisingly lighter. There’s satisfaction and a feeling of relief. And then something else shows up. A feeling, a thought - not loud, just a quite "I need something to replace this" ... I call this the after-purge urge to splurge. Le