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Lilith Hudson

'I've never been more organized' – the "Move-out" decluttering method explained

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Decluttering is a full-blown mission, and it's not the kind you can dive into without a plan of action. Blindly jumping into a disorganized closet or a cupboard full of hoarded stuff with hopes of throwing items away is only likely to overwhelm you to the point of abandon. That's why experts want you to know about the 'Move-Out' method. 

This decluttering technique, first developed by organization expert Katie Holdefehr, could be the key to saving tonnes of time while effectively cutting the junk for good. As the name suggests, it encourages you to pack everything away in the space you plan to declutter as though you were moving out. Not only does it give you a fresh slate to work with, but it helps visualize everything you're dealing with when it comes to decluttering. (I can almost sense your guilty conscience from here...)

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