Decluttering done: the new year has begun! Decluttering doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Small intentional changes can lead to BIG results! 

1️⃣ CHANGE YOUR DESIGN, NOT YOUR HABIT:
If you’ve struggled with clutter forever, it’s time to stop fighting your habits and start designing your space to work with them.

💡 Example Problem: Shoes pile up in your entryway, and you’re constantly moving them to another storage area.
✨ Solution: Ditch the open-bottom console table and invest in a piece of furniture that conceals shoe storage right there. Form meets function!

2️⃣ START SMALL:
Decluttering doesn’t have to happen all at once. Avoid overwhelm by breaking tasks into bite-sized chunks and setting a timer.

💡 Example: Pick one area, like a single drawer in your dresser, and give yourself 15 minutes to declutter. One win builds momentum for the next!

3️⃣ AVOID DECISION FATIGUE:
Struggling to let go of items? instead of focusing on “keep, donate/sell, trash” which might make you feel bad about letting go of certain items, change the wording:
1. What do you use: ALL THE TIME?
2. What do you use: LEAST?
3. What do you use: NOT AT ALL?

✨ Pro Tip: Use the “90/90 Rule.” If you haven’t used something in the past 90 days and won’t in the next 90, let it go (seasonal items excluded).

4️⃣ LET YOUR STORAGE SPACE GUIDE YOUR LIMITS:
You can only stay organized if your storage space matches your belongings amount. If it doesn’t fit neatly in your space, it’s time to let it go!

✨ Pro Tip: Use the One In, One Out Rule. Every time you bring in something new, remove something old. To make this easy, keep a visible donate/sell bin nearby so unwanted items have a designated space until they’re gone. 
5️⃣ DESIGNATE “DUMP ZONES”:
Daily clutter is inevitable, so work smarter, not harder. Create intentional spots for frequently used items to avoid mess piling up.

💡 Example: Place a catch-all basket near your entryway for keys, wallets, and sunglasses.

🔑 The key to lasting decluttering isn’t just getting rid of things—it’s creating systems that work for YOU and keeping them simple and functional.
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