The 80/20 Rule – Let Go of What’s Not Serving You

Ever notice how you wear the same 3 outfits on repeat?
Or cook with the same few pans, despite having a whole cabinet full?

That’s the 80/20 Rule in action: we use roughly 20% of our belongings 80% of the time.
Which means… a lot of what we keep is just taking up space.

This rule, based on the Pareto Principle, isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about clarity and energy.

🌀 Why This Method Works:

• Helps you prioritize what truly adds value

• Reduces the invisible “clutter tax” (more to clean, manage, store)

• Uncovers hidden energy leaks: things you own but don’t love

• Works beautifully for kitchens, wardrobes, kids’ gear, and schedules

Ask yourself: What’s in heavy rotation, and what’s just in the way?

Try a gentle home audit:

• What toys did the kids actually play with this week?

• What clothes haven’t been touched all season?

• Which tools do you keep “just in case” but never use?

Let your 20% guide what to keep — not guilt, not what was expensive, and definitely not “someday.”

✨ Want help identifying what’s supporting your life vs. draining it? Use the Holistic Decluttering Inventory in the Companion Toolkit.

Let go of what demands your space but doesn’t deserve your energy. Keep what serves you, now.