The change of season has arrived, and with it also the time to put away light t-shirts to make room for sweaters, coats and scarves. But it’s not just about clothes. It is also the perfect opportunity to look around, open wardrobes, shelves and drawers and realize how many useless things fill the spaces of your home.
Let’s be honest: no one likes decluttering. It’s one of those tasks that you put off until you get to the point where you can’t find anything anymore. Yet, getting rid of the superfluous not only makes the house tidier and more livable, but also helps the mind feel lighter and more organised.
For those who struggle to understand where to start, there is a method as simple as it is ingenious created by organization expert Robin Antill, of 1st Choice Leisure Buildings. The idea is to observe one’s daily habits to understand, in a natural way, which objects are really useful and which ones are just gathering dust.
Turn all the objects you usually use upside down
The system is very easy to put into practice. For one day you have to turn over all the objects you usually use: books, cups, shoes, frames, accessories, anything that is scattered around the house. The next day, every time you use one of these objects, you put it back the right way up. After a few days, the difference is already noticeable: everything that is still upside down is superfluous, everything that has returned to its natural position is part of everyday life.
The same principle also applies to the wardrobe. You turn the hangers upside down and, every time you wear an item, you put it back in the correct direction. After a few months, a glance is enough to understand which clothes have never been touched. Those can easily be given away, donated or disposed of without regrets.
This little home experiment helps to clarify, without stress and without having to empty everything at once. It’s a smart way to realize what we really need and how often we accumulate objects and clothes out of habit or laziness.
Reducing disorder is not just an aesthetic issue: living in an orderly environment affects psychological well-being, improves concentration and reduces the feeling of chaos. Furthermore, rediscovering free spaces gives an immediate feeling of control and serenity.
In an era where we tend to have too much of everything, learning to choose becomes an act of freedom. And sometimes, to do this, a simple gesture like turning a cup upside down is enough.
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