“Minimalists prioritize quality over quantity,” says professional organizer and organizing firm founder Meaghan Kessman.
“They stick to essentials without accumulating unnecessary duplicates.”
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Minimalists keep everyday and holiday decor to a minimum, and they practice a more mindful approach to shopping.
Sentimental Clutter
One tricky jot down of clutter is anything that falls under the sentimental category.
Fortunately, minimalists have methods for finding perfect balance.
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“Create a small memory box for your most treasured possessions,” she advises.
“Reevaluate its contents periodically to ensure everything remains significant.”
This keeps sentimental items' footprint in your home relatively small, but still meaningful.
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Expired Products
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Expired products can accumulate unexpectedly and sneak up on you.
One moment you have a cabinet of perfectly good products and the next you have loads of expired jars.
There are usually specific spots in your home that gather up this kind of clutter.
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“Minimalists focus on what they use regularly,” says Kessman.
Of course, there is the natural exception of first aid items and medicines.
But minimalists are experts at keeping this very common pop in of clutter at bay.
“Minimalists are typically early adopters of technology to streamline paper buildup,” Soreff says.
Toreduce paper clutter, start with getting a filing system in order.
