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We all love the idea of a soothing, pared-back lifestyle.

But, turning your living space intothe stuff of minimalist dreamstakesa lotof work.

“At the beginning of the year, turn all your hangers backward,” Bassett says.

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“Once you wear an item and rehang, turn it the right way.

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“Decorating is much when every item you have is something you love.”

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The same goes fortotes and grocery bags, which tend to overflow and cause a cluttered feel.

“The last things we want after a clear-out are anxiety or regret,” he says.

“So it is important to ask, why haven’t we used this in a year?”

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How expensive is it?

How hard is would it be to get it again?

By asking these questions, we can truly decide if we are keeping it or not.

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