The simplicity of the Ski Slope decluttering method is why it’s so successful. Inspired by a therapist turned interior designer’s book Home Therapy, by Anita Yokota. Home Therapy helps make decluttering super easy.
The Ski Slope method involves decluttering a single space or room with a methodical and thorough approach. The idea is that you essentially work through the room as if it were a ski slope, moving from side to side from the top of the room to the bottom.
The Ski Slope method gives you a path to navigate through the chaos of the space. Going back and forth, side to side, top to bottom, keeps you on track giving you a cadence to create a decluttered space.
Anita Yokota – “The idea is to imagine your messy room like a ski slope. If you try to go straight down, the steep angle feels scary and overwhelming. But if you traverse the slope – skiing from one side to the other – you lessen the angle and make it down the mountain without even noticing. Instead of looking at the room from front to back, look at it from corner to corner.”
Find a starting point and start tidying and decluttering it, then cross over to the other side of the room to tackle a different area. Moving from corner to corner helps you focus on a singular area without being overwhelmed by the mountain of clutter that needs to be dealt with.
Decluttering your space makes you feel more calm and at ease giving your space a tranquil sense of order. The space is now more functional helping you move about without any friction or barriers in the way.
TIP – Break the process down into zones to make the task more approachable. Take breaks, don’t try and tackle more than one space at a time. Go back over the space in a day or two to ensure you haven’t missed something or overlooked any items that just don’t fit anymore.
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