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10 Secrets of Successful Declutterers

10 Secrets of Successful Declutterers

Oftentimes, a lot of time, effort, and intention goes into creating (and maintaining!) tidy homes. That's why successful minimalists rely on tried-and-true secrets to keep their homes decluttered for the long haul. On this episode of The Sustainable Minimalists podcast: 10 decluttering secrets to help you create your version of a minimalist home and keep it that way for the long haul.


 

10 Secrets of Successful Declutterers

 

There’s a big difference between declutterers and *successful* declutterers. In fact, a lot of time, effort, and intention goes into creating (and maintaining!) a tidy home.

This week, I divulge 10 minimalist secrets that keep my living space decluttered. I’m hopeful the 10 tips will help you, too, as you consider both how to best create your version of a minimalist home and maintain your tidy spaces for the long haul.

Here’s a preview of today’s episode:

[4:30]  Practical ways to alleviate entryway woes

[10:20] The benefits and the drawbacks of the One In, One Out rule

[16:50]  Why successful minimalists adapt their possessions to their unique life season

[19:00] Why decluttering beats organizing, every single time

[26:15] What it means to be a ruthless gatekeeper, plus how to be polite about it

 

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