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Zoë Phillimore

7 things to ask yourself when decluttering that will help you let things go, according to decluttering and organisation experts

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Wondering where to get started with decluttering? You’re in the right place – and you’re not alone. Before you start downsizing your possessions, try these simple prompts to help you make the right choices.

Asking yourself the hard questions during the decluttering process will keep you on track. Whatever decluttering method you’re using, we’ve all been at that point in a declutter where it feels like you wish you’d never started. Or you get distracted with side quests – reading teenage diaries or trying on clothes you forget you owned. But don’t let your impetus be derailed by these things.

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