"The rule of three states that for every article of clothing, if you can't think of three ways you'll actually wear it, it has to go. Three ways may be interpreted as three different outfits or three different types of occasions. (If you can't stomach getting rid of the garments right away, you can keep them for a specified amount of time in an outbox to be sure you're comfortable letting them go.)"
"The idea is that enforcing this rule will cut through the usual thoughts that cause you to hang on to clothing that you aren't wearing or enjoying - like that you spent money on them, you liked them once, or they are sentimental items. While you're going through your clothes, you should also toss anything that no longer fits you, that you don't feel good wearing, or is damaged beyond simple repair."
Apply the rule of three by asking for each garment whether three distinct ways of wearing it exist; if not, discard, donate, recycle, or box it temporarily. Interpret three ways as separate outfits or types of occasions. Use the rule to overcome retention reasons such as cost, past attachment, or sentimentality. Also remove items that no longer fit, make one feel uncomfortable, or are irreparably damaged. Establishing this clear parameter makes decluttering more effective than vague intentions and creates motivation to evaluate each piece deliberately and consistently.
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