How I Decluttered My Home Fast After Years of Hoarding
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Published 2024-06-14
For me, getting rid of clutter means less to clean, less to organize, and less stress. It also means more energy, more money, and more time.
I was raised in a Slavic household during a time when people rarely got rid of things. When items such as clothing, household goods, and appliances were difficult to get, you held onto them as long as possible. Even if they were worn out or no longer needed. That was due to scarcity.
So when I was a child, it was typical for people around me to hoard things. At the same time, there was stuff people never used or used only several times a year because it was considered too valuable to be used frequently. My grandma, for instance, had a set of dinnerware that we only used on New Year’s Eve. It was forbidden to touch it on any other day.
It’s no wonder why now I intentionally focus on having only those things that truly brings me joy. To achieve that, decluttering is a must.
I’ll share my top 5 decluttering strategies that have finally helped me escape hoarding. I hope you’ll find them helpful. Enjoy:)
To make your life easier:
00:00 When less is more
01:04 Ask yourself if you love it
02:59 Stop worrying about the sunk costs
04:48 Follow the 80/20 rule
07:04 Start with small projects that feel big
08:41 Use the 4 box method
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All Comments (8)
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Yay, decluttering mode is on!
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Wow, your childhood sounds like there were some pretty tough parts to it. My mom grew up without much money and only now at 71 is she getting comfortable letting things go.
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Wonderfully explained. Thanks for all the perspectives..
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Just found you and I love your videos. New subscriber here 🙋🏽♀️ Greetings from Czech Republic ❤️
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I wonder if we punish ourselves for sunk cost by making ourselves keep the item "to get use from it". That's something to look at.
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Nice ❤ what do you work
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Hi Katya, thank you for this inspiring video! :) I am in the process of decluttering and replacing items with high-quality pieces, that I truly love (especially clothes.) The hoodies you showed in the video looked really great so I wanted to ask you where they are from and if you can recommend them? 🌷 Sending love from Germany
