The 80/20 rule dictates that your stuff should take up only 80 percent of a given space — a closet, a drawer, a bookshelf — leaving 20 percent empty. Think of it as headroom for your stuff: Leaving ...

But the payoff, a calm, organized home, is well worth the effort. Research shows that clutter can raise cortisol levels (especially in women), increasing stress and anxiety. And according to a study ...

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Struggling to declutter? Here’s the real reason it’s so hard, plus simple rules and systems to help you clear clutter without ...