Decluttering can be an overwhelming and daunting task. Because it is, many people tend to procrastinate leading to more clutter. It’s a vicious cycle. But the key to beating procrastination, is to just get started. While there are many ways to go about it, this method may be an easy way to get your feet wet and hopefully continue your decluttering journey. Do it one day at a time! Here are some rules to follow to help you stay on track. Rule #1- Declutter one item every day This means one item must leave your house every single day. It can be donated, sold, given to a family or friend or if no longer useful discarded.