Set one small decluttering goal
Choose one area to start
Gather three containers: keep, donate, trash
Sort items one by one
Keep only what you use, need, or truly love
Remove duplicates
Put away items that belong elsewhere
Throw away broken or expired items
Donate usable items you no longer need
Recycle what can be recycled
Clear surfaces first
Organize what remains into simple categories
Use storage only after reducing items
Create a place for everything
Limit new items coming in
Declutter regularly
Finish one space before starting another