USE THE RATIO RULE
If you’re overwhelmed by lots of books, clothes or shoes, or anything that you have a lot of, try this simple technique to keep de-cluttering from feeling overwhelming. For every four items you keep, discard one—throw it away, give it to a friend or donate to charity. Challenge yourself and try to lower the ratio to three to one, or if you are really brave, two to one. Continue this routine until the items you’re keeping fit comfortably into the space you’ve allotted them.
