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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

‘Body doubling’ is the psychological hack you need to declutter your home – it banishes distractions, holds you accountable and gets the job done fast

Storage unit in a white living room, full of wicker storage baskets.

We all want a tidy home, but this is easier said than done. Everyday mess, busy schedules and our unique characteristics can make it incredibly difficult to keep on top of clutter. And the more this builds up, the harder it becomes to solve.

In fact, there are so many decluttering methods out there because decluttering isn’t a one-size-fits-all task. While some people have the time and the patience to dedicate an entire day to their decluttering checklist, others get easily distracted and struggle to stay on task. And this is where ‘body doubling’ can help.

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