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Declutter in your own way: I began with paper clips, ended up with no bed
Don’t slavishly follow trends – from a capsule wardrobe to owning only 99 items – or think that minimalism means saying goodbye to beloved things.
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If getting rid of things sparks stress instead of joy, then declutter decluttering, says the writer.
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I began decluttering by removing paper clips, and went on to get rid of the bed, sofa, television and more, without replacing them over the years. Whether you think my process is demented or delightful, and something you would hate or love to do… you’re absolutely right.
Bear that seemingly contradictory thought in mind if you come across reports about the backlash and stress over keeping up with decluttering and organising, which may come from slavishly following trends – from “fridgescaping” and “airport tray aesthetic”, to assuming wrongly that minimalism means saying goodbye to beloved things.
