The 20/20 rule for someday clutter
Free yourself from “just in case” clutter
We all have a corner that whispers “just in case.”
An old charger. A garlic press for a feast that never comes. Jeans waiting for “someday.”
On the surface, these feel like preparation. But most of the time, they don’t protect us. They sit quietly, taking up space and murmuring: maybe, someday, not yet.
The hidden cost of “just in case”
“Just in case” clutter feels safe, but most of the time, it’s just in the way.
Drawers that won’t close
Shelves that sag under the weight
That low hum of “should” every time you walk by
Instead of helping, it weighs you down.
The 20/20 Rule
If something costs less than $20 and takes less than 20 minutes to replace, you don’t need to keep it “just in case.”
✨ You’re not tossing away security — you’re trading ‘someday’ stress for today’s calm.
Think about it:
That phone charger from 2014? $10 and a short trip away.
The boxed popcorn maker? Retired years ago.
The third umbrella? One is on duty. The rest can enjoy early retirement.
The emotional payoff
Picture this: you open a drawer and it finally slides shut without a shove.
Inside are only the things you actually use. No extras nagging at you. No digging. No guilt.
Just calm, clear space — and the quiet trust that you already have enough.
Try it
Pick one drawer, shelf, or basket.
Apply the 20/20 Rule to up to 3 “just in case” items.
Notice how much lighter it feels.