I spent over a decade experimenting with new methods of decluttering, testing them in my own home, and eventually with clients as well.
If everything you owned disappeared and you were starting fresh, how much would be enough in all areas of your life?
Choose one item in your home that you feel prepared to declutter. Write down everything you can think of. Then, when you’re done, return to your closet and look for other items that meet the same criteria.
I took my brother‘s items out of my closet and placed them on my dresser (put your items anywhere you’ll see them on a daily basis, but it doesn’t have to be somewhere inconvenient).
Instead of packing them away, put them somewhere inconvenient, like your dining room table or the middle of your living room floor. Leave it there until you’re ready to make a decision.