I'm skipping the big January clear-out this year – here's the small decluttering rule that'll make your home reset more manageable

Cream built-in bookcase filled with books, vases, and other accessories, with a rug and an accent chair underneath.

I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling like my home seems to accumulate more stuff at this time of year. Toys. deliveries, and leftover decorations seem to creep into every possible corner, leaving spaces feeling cluttered and chaotic. So when I came across the 1% decluttering rule on my social feeds, I had to give it a try.

I normally rely on this busy mum decluttering hack - decluttering in small, manageable bursts - but at this time of year, even short sessions can feel tricky, and the thought of decluttering often leaves me overwhelmed, rather than motivated.