Head over Heart 2: More Practical Tools for Taking Emotion Out of Decluttering (YouTube Video)

In January, we introduced the idea of algorithms—sets of simple rules—for filtering our stuff to fit our spaces. That presentation generated great feedback and a lot of requests for more examples.

At the August 2, 2018, meeting of the Houston Clutter Coaching Meetup Group, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggested criteria you can apply to more types of clutter, including kids’ toys, the linen closet, office supplies, reading material, the pantry, bath and body products, and more. She talked about periodically revisiting and adjusting your rules to reduce your collections even more as your organizing project gains momentum.