Stewie's Guide to Ruthlessly Declutter Your Clothes Today

Introduction: A Lesson from Grandpa’s Boxes

Part 1: Where Do I Even Start?

Determine What You Actually Wear and Need

Ask, "Does This Spark Joy?"

Part 2: How Do I Actually Declutter Clothes?

Start With the Easy Stuff

Use The Poop Rule

4 Ways to Ask, “Do I Actually Want This Item?”

Use the Parking Meter Mindset

Let Go of Aspirational Identities

Say, “I’ve Loved This Enough, Now Someone Else Can Love It”

Use the 30–30 Rule

Try the “$1 Per Use” Rule

Define Your Containers

Ask, “Is This My Favorite One?”

Remember That When You Declutter, You’re Caring for Your Future Self

With Less Stuff, I Could Live In a Smaller and Less Expensive Home, and Work Fewer Hours

Decide That Your Home Is Not a Storage Unit for Other People’s Stuff

Make Space for Others in Your Home

Don't Leave a Massive Mess For Your Kids to Clean Out

You’ll Re-Buy a Few Items Over Time, and That’s Ok

Manage the Fear of Future Regret

Remember: Your House is NOT the Landfill

Let Go of Trophies

Part 3: But What About These Special Cases?

Clothes That Were Gifts

Clothes That I Inherited

Nice Clothes That Still Fit

Maternity Wear, Clothes That Don’t Fit, and Nice Clothes for a Future Job

Clothes That I Could Mend (But Never Get Around To)

Clothes That I'll Give to My Brother’s Kids as They Grow Up

Wedding Dresses

Part 4: Next Step: Donate Some, Trash the Rest!

Here’s What You Should Donate vs Trash.

Should I Recycle Clothes? Probably Not.

Should I Sell Them Online? No.

Should I Sell Them at Consignment Stores? No.

Should I Have a Yard Sale? No.

Part 5: How Do I Get Started Right Now?

Boost Motivation With Decluttering Videos, Podcasts, & Books

Try a 5-Minute Sprint

What's the Next Baby Step?

Engage Your Subconscious Crew