I tried the 'inyo-onyo' decluttering technique for the ultimate fall clean — and it's a game-changer
I'm always on the hunt for decluttering methods and Japanese lifestyle principle, 'inyo-onyo', has completely changed the way I organize my home.
I tried the inyo-onyo decluttering technique for the ultimate fall clean and it's a game-changer. This Japanese method, which translates to yin and yang, focuses on balancing opposites in your home, such as empty and filled spaces, or negative and positive spaces. The key is to embrace the open spaces you create, rather than dwelling on what you're getting rid of.
By looking at empty spaces positively and displaying your items with intention, you can harness the lifestyle choice of inyo-onyo without feeling pressured to fill every surface. I started by applying this technique to my bedroom, focusing on surfaces and creating intentional spaces. Surprisingly, I realized that the cluttered space was negatively impacting my mood more than if it were an emptier space.
By limiting the items on display to just one book and my lamp, I felt better overall and was able to care for the things I kept in a more intentional way.
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