6 brutally honest declutter rules you NEED in 2026

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The post provides actionable, concise advice on a universally relatable topic (decluttering) in a visually engaging, text-heavy format. The "brutally honest" framing and the clear call to action, coupled with a free downloadable guide, incentivize engagement and sharing.

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The creator shares six "brutally honest" decluttering rules, presented as text-heavy slides. The rules cover concepts like the "hell yes or hell no" principle, avoiding organizing clutter, the one-year rule, setting boundaries, not using guilt as a storage solution, and the "one in, one out" habit. The post concludes by asking viewers which rule they will implement and promotes a free declutter rules guide available in the creator's bio.

Structure

1Introduction of 6 declutter rules
2Rule 1: If it's not a hell yes, it's a hell no
3Rule 2: Stop organizing your clutter
4Rule 3: The one year rule
5Rule 4: Every room needs rules/boundaries
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Which rule (1️⃣-6️⃣) are you going to go implement today? Don’t over complicate it. Just go take action. Small spaces at a time! Want my declutter rules written out in more detail? I have a FREE DECLUTTER RULES guide available in my bio for you 🎉 #decluttertips #declutteryourlife #declutteryourhome #organizingtiktok

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Which rule (1-6) are you going to go implement today? Don’t over complicate it. Just go take action. Small spaces at a time! Want my declutter rules written out in more detail? I have a FREE DECLUTTER RULES guide available in my bio for you

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6 brutally honest declutter rules you NEED in 2026 Rule #1: IF IT'S NOT A HELL YES, IT'S A HELL NO No more maybes get to live in your house. Just let it go already Rule #2: STOP ORGANIZING YOUR CLUTTER You can't organize your way out of having too much stuff... Rule #3: THE ONE YEAR RULE If it hasn't been touched in a year, let that sh*t go already Your habits have already spoke. Trust them and move on Rule #4: EVERY ROOM NEEDS RULES/BOUNDARIES Without this, every space becomes a dropping zone Rule #5: GUILT ISN'T A STORAGE SOLUTION If an item doesn't make life easier or serve a purpose, it doesn't earn a permanent spot. Rule #6: ONE IN. ONE OUT. The simple habit keeps clutter from slowly creeping back into your home after you've worked so hard to declutter ❤️ Which rule (1-6) are you going to go implement today?