Do you feel like you're drowning in ribbons, confetti, packaging, costumes, and more, especially with Purim just around the corner?
Does it seem like your house is extra messy and chaotic?
Well, my friend, you might need to learn about one of my favorite rules ever!
You might already know about it, but if you didn’t, then read on.
It’s called the "one in, one out" Rule.
It’s super simple but crazy effective!
Basically, for everything that comes into your home, you have to say goodbye to something else.
That’s it!
So what's the deal with this rule?
Well, this will help you keep the stuff in your home under control.
When my students finish decluttering following the methods I teach them, I don’t want them ever to go back to having clutter.
So this rule keeps their homes nice, clean, and clutter-free.
If you haven't decluttered your home yet, instead of the "one in, one out" rule, it’s the "one in and 10 out" rule!
Yes, you heard me right! 10!
Even in my home, where we are massive minimalists, we still do "one in and two out"! And sometimes it’s actually really hard for us to find two things we need to leave our home.
So, how does this rule work?
Let’s say you buy a new shirt. Awesome, you need a new shirt.
But before you hang up that new shirt in your closet, you have to go pick out an old one you won’t be wearing anymore and either donate it or give it away.
If you don’t have that same item to get rid of, then find something else that takes up the same space, the same volume to get rid of.
Period.
This rule is amazing because it really does keep your home under control.
Before you decide to bring something into your home, you have to start asking yourself, "Do I really need it? Will I use it? Is it worth getting rid of something else for this item?"
It’ll help you be much more intentional and thoughtful about what you allow into your life.
Now, as you bring in a bunch of things for Purim - remember this rule, and let go of something else. So when you bring in a new costume, you need to get rid of an old costume.
If you decide to accept the platter your neighbor gave you, then you need to get rid of an old platter…
I hope you get the point!
The same goes for applying it to Pesach Shopping. When you go shopping for your kids for clothing, you need to get rid of old clothing!
If you decide to try out new cleaning products, then you need to get rid of your old ones…
Easy Peasy, I love Easy, Peasy!
I hope you enjoy this post, and if you did, share them with a friend! And have her subscribe too!
-Ellie
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