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Optimal Living Daily · August 24, 2026 · 10m

4131: Where Do I Start Decluttering? by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on Minimalism

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism reframes decluttering as two separate jobs: changing the daily habits that bring clutter in, and then physically removing excess items. She recommends starting in the kitchen, tackling one category at a time, and saving sentimental items for last. For each possession, three questions turn decision-making into a practical test of whether the item supports the life you want.

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Highlights

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Two Jobs of Decluttering: Habits and Removal
Rachel Jones frames simplifying as two distinct jobs: changing the daily habits that bring clutter into the home, and then physically removing the excess items.
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Start in the Kitchen, Category by Category
She recommends beginning decluttering in the kitchen, working through items by category, and saving sentimental possessions for last.
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Three Questions to Test If a Possession Supports Your Life
Jones suggests asking three questions about each item to determine whether it truly supports the life you want to live.

Misc

✧"We're not rearranging, we're not reorganizing—no, we're removing it from our lives."
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