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- Marie Kondo method
Marie Kondo is perhaps the most known organizer right now. Her declutter method focuses on tidying up by category instead of by location—with the Kondo style, you declutter your clothes rather than your closet. Kondo proposes going from daily-use to sentimental items. While other easy-to-do methods achieve organization little by little, tidying up by category turns a full-home decluttering into a manageable task.
- Four-boxes method
An all-time favorite for decluttering your home is the four-boxes technique. Declutter a room by putting all the stuff into one of the four boxes that best describes it. “Put away” for things that don’t belong in the room, “donate/sell” for stuff with value but which doesn’t serve you anymore, “throw” for thrash, and “store” for things you want to keep. The four boxes method facilitates deciding each item’s fate. Ensure the “store” box is the one with fewer things when you finish; overusing it can frustrate your decluttering attempt.
- The Becker method
With this rigorous room-by-room method designed by minimalist author Joshua Becker, you can tackle the clutter from your entire home. The key is to start decluttering the easiest room (usually the living room) with clear and defined goals. After seeing the results, your objectives can adapt, and you’ll be motivated to continue decluttering. Becker recommends involving your whole household in the tidying process—even children can help!
- The 90/90 and 20/20 rules
The 90/90 rule is another contribution from The Minimalists. To apply the rule, take one item and ask yourself if you have used it in the last 90 days. Then ask if you see yourself using it in the next 90 days. If both answers are “no,” consider selling or donating it. If you decide to keep it, be mindful of that object over the next three months.
The 20/20 rule is similar. The authors recommend getting rid of the unused objects you can get in under 20 minutes for 20 dollars or fewer.
- One in, two out
A well-known way to prevent clutter is the “one in, one out” rule. Apply this rule when buying something. The new object is replacing some other thing, and you should avoid keeping both. Wendy Boswell recommends a variation, the “one in, two out” rule. The rule is a slow but effective way to reduce clutter and prevent it from building up.
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