Here, three professional organizers share seven items that minimalists never hold onto for more than a month.

If it hasn’t been read, it gets recycled by week’s end.

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Do not let this part of your kitchen become a dumping ground for items long past their prime.

For Gill, this means dealing with miscellaneous items that do not have a home.

This helps her streamline her space and reduce any decision fatigue which makes room for essentials.

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“Living minimally means committing to regular edits,” Gill says.

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