Jamie hord's 'poop rule' makes decluttering less gross

Decluttering can be a gross task, but Jamie Hord, founder of Horderly Professional Organizing, has come up with a shocking yet useful way to make it less repulsive: imagine the item has poop on it.

Is it worth keeping?

Hord's so-called 'poop rule' is a humorous yet effective method to apply when purging household items. The idea is to consider whether you'd keep something if it had bodily waste on it. If not, perhaps it's not as meaningful as you think.

Hord notes that professionals like herself can help clients look at their belongings with no emotional attachment, making the decluttering process easier. It's crucial to be realistic about your possessions and ask yourself questions like 'Would you buy it today?' or 'When was the last time you wore it?'.

Organizing isn't about having a near-empty home, but about being better surrounded by items that enhance your life. So, be mindful of how you shop and avoid bringing unnecessary clutter into your space.