Decluttering your space is no easy feat, even if you aren’t the sentimental type who wants to hold on to every physical representation of your memories (that’s so us). There are many ways to declutter your home, including the popular KonMari Method, which was invented by famed organizer Marie Kondo and asks you to keep…
So, What Is the Best Decluttering Method?
Both of these decluttering methods are tried-and-true ways to downsize and organize your home. But there’s a new approach that will make you view your belongings in a much different light — it’s called the Move Out Method. This is one of the best decluttering techniques to try, especially if you prefer to keep things simple. It was developed by Katie Holdefehr, the editorial director of Real Simple and author of the book Embrace Your Space. Holdefehr’s method asks you to assess each item by answering one question: Would you take it with you on a metaphorical move?
How the Move Out Method Works
If you’ve moved before, you know how much easier it is to part with unnecessary items when you’re packing up your entire home. Not only do you have limited space in your car or rented truck, but a new home compels you to reevaluate your belongings and decide what is actually worth adding to that corrugated box.
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The Move Out Method is great because you can practice it on both small and large scales, starting with a bedside table or junk drawer and moving on to larger spaces. Think: that overflowing coat closet that has definitely lost some of its function, or your garage, which certainly holds items from past hobbies that you wouldn’t dare subject to a new garage if you were really moving.
Practicing this decluttering method can help you gain a new perspective on your belongings. In fact, it might even prevent you from buying more items (put that HomeGoods decor down) that you don’t need.
