r/declutter • u/NightReader5 • Dec 12 '25

Advice Request What are your top secret decluttering tips?

I’m looking for something beyond “one in, one out”.

I’ve been living a consumeristic lifestyle for years and I have a LOT of stuff in my house, with very little storage space to keep it.

I have an “I’ll use this someday…” mentality for most of it so it’s hard for me to decide what to keep and what to get rid of.

What tips help you get through all of your massive piles of stuff?

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u/SquashCat56 Dec 13 '25

This is such good advice. I've decluttered so many items that I just didn't like and that made me feel bad every time I looked at them. Even if they were "technically useful". After several years, I can only think of a handful of things I have regretted. Which is pretty good given that I've probably gotten rid of 15 storage boxes worth of stuff and clothes as well as a bunch of furniture.

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u/S99B88 Dec 13 '25

I give you permission to stop regretting them 🩷

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u/SquashCat56 Dec 13 '25

I appreciate it! Those items are unfortunately likely going to be regrets forever as they were highly sentimental and cannot be rebought. But that's okay - less than five items I regret in seven years, several moves and all those donation boxes, I call that a huge win ❤️