EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 49 MIN
165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy
from Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · host Cloud10
It's much easier to declutter when we filter our choices through certain questions, so I've compiled the best 15 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Some are famous ("Does this spark joy?") and some are recent viral sensations ("If this had poop on it, would you wash it off or throw it away?"), but I break down why they work (and circumstances when they don't). Choose your favorites from this list and let them help you part with your clutter! Thank you to the listener who requested this episode! Such a great idea to get these helpful questions all in one place. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Brand New Freebie: 15 Questions to Ask Yourself When Decluttering Freebie: 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) Freebie: Know Your Why Worksheet The Minimalist Home - book by Joshua Becker Ep 123: How Minimalism Can Change Your Life with Joshua Becker Ep 153: 20 Things I'm Decluttering Before Moving to Finland Ep 79: Decluttering Before You Move (or Mock Move) Ep 75: Minimalism Hot Takes Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's much easier to declutter when we filter our choices through certain questions, so I've compiled the best 15 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Some are famous ("Does this spark joy?") and some are recent viral sensations ("If this had poop on it, would you wash it off or throw it away?"), but I break down why they work (and circumstances when they don't). Choose your favorites from this list and let them help you part with your clutter! Thank you to the listener who requested this episode! Such a great idea to get these helpful questions all in one place. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Brand New Freebie: 15 Questions to Ask Yourself When Decluttering Freebie: 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) Freebie: Know Your Why Worksheet The Minimalist Home - book by Joshua Becker Ep 123: How Minimalism Can Change Your Life with Joshua Becker Ep 153: 20 Things I'm Decluttering Before Moving to Finland Ep 79: Decluttering Before You Move (or Mock Move) Ep 75: Minimalism Hot Takes Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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