177: How to Avoid Decision Fatigue When Decluttering

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · Jun 30, 2026 · 46m

Decluttering decisions add up fast, so today I share 5 concrete strategies to avoid decision fatigue! You'll learn about... • The famous study on parole judges that reveals how even trained professionals make worse calls the longer they go without a break — and what that means for your decluttering sessions • How "pre-deciding" your rules can take the exhaustion out of every single item • Which categories to start with and how choosing the right time to declutter plays into stamina If you’ve ever quit decluttering halfway through a project because of all the decision fatigue, this episode…