The whole world started going crazy for decluttering thanks to Marie Kondo, but her “does it spark joy” mantra doesn’t really work on everyone. If you’re looking for some other method to get rid of your useless junk, the 20-20 rule is a good place to start.
According to this technique, you should part ways with all those useless little things that you’re keeping just in case. They don’t really serve any purpose, you haven’t used them in forever, but you’re still keeping them around because you might need them one day in the future.
Getting rid of all of them sounds like the best case scenario, but most people aren’t ready for that step. That’s why 20-20 rule suggests you should part way with those items that are worth less than $20 and can be replaced in less than 20 minutes.
Long story short, if you have dozens of useless possessions with no sentimental value or real worth, it’s time to wave goodbye. If you ever happen to need them again, you’ll be able to find them at a local store, 20 minutes or less away from home.
