This reframe is so helpful. Instead of negotiating with guilt about every item, you just let the phsyical container set the boundry. The 20% breathing room guideline is particlarly useful becuase it gives a concrete target rather than vague feelings about what's too much. Makes decluttering feel less like a personal failure and more like simple physics.
This is great even if I do feel a bit called out. The sad thing is that the space is telling me I have to get rid of boots and shoes because my closet floor cannot handle anymore, nor can the shoe shelves. But getting rid of shoes and boots.....
I was about to say the same as the previous comment - that 20% rule is actually really helpful. I'll definitely have that in mind as I keep on top of decluttering in our house.
This reframe is so helpful. Instead of negotiating with guilt about every item, you just let the phsyical container set the boundry. The 20% breathing room guideline is particlarly useful becuase it gives a concrete target rather than vague feelings about what's too much. Makes decluttering feel less like a personal failure and more like simple physics.
This is helpful insight. I can’t wait to listen to my spaces in 2026 ✨
This is great even if I do feel a bit called out. The sad thing is that the space is telling me I have to get rid of boots and shoes because my closet floor cannot handle anymore, nor can the shoe shelves. But getting rid of shoes and boots.....
I was about to say the same as the previous comment - that 20% rule is actually really helpful. I'll definitely have that in mind as I keep on top of decluttering in our house.