The problem of too much stuff and not enough space is a common one—one I hear more and more about as the cost of living crisis prevents people from moving into bigger homes.
This is helpful from an organising perspective—it will help you maintain a clean home—but it’s also important because it provides a pause.
Once you’ve slowed the flow of new things into your home, a great way to start the decluttering process is by reflecting on your lifestyle.
I used to own enough clothes to go months without repeating outfits, but now I have a minimalist wardrobe and dress in a personal uniform. And believe it or not, I’ve never felt more comfortable or confident about getting dressed.
Pick up whatever it is you’re decluttering and say it aloud: “I like this shirt, but I’m letting go because x, y, and z are more important to me.” (Obviously, fill in the blanks with what matters most to you!)
It’s a subtle yet effective hack because I start with the end in mind. Instead of going through all my sheets and towels and deciding what to get rid of, I decide what space to set aside first.
One of the best ways to maximise storage is to think outside the box and keep things in places that make sense for you, even if it’s not “normal”.