Let's be light: what if tidying up your life started by sorting out your closet?
“Does this object bring me joy?”
This simple question has changed millions of lives—and maybe soon yours.
In a world where everything is moving too fast, where notifications are flooding in and cupboards are overflowing, it's becoming urgent to slow down, breathe... and lighten up. Lighten your mental load, your routines, your drawers. In short: let's be light.
1. Lighten your home to clear your mind
Hoarding isn't just physical: it's mental. Every unnecessary item takes up space in our brains. And as Marie Kondo says, "Life begins after sorting things out".
Here is some golden rules to declutter effectively:
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One drawer at a timeForget about general sorting in one day: start in one place. The sock drawer, for example (the chaos there is often spectacular).
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Take each object in handDon't judge him. Feel. If he doesn't make you smile or sigh with relief, say thank you... then goodbye.
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Gather to sort betterAll the T-shirts in one place, all the jackets, all the jeans. The realization is often brutal. Spoiler: You don't need 11 identical pairs of black jeans.
2. Let us also be light in our daily lives
Being light is not about throwing everything away. It is keep only what elevates us.
Some simple rituals:
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5 minutes of tidying up every eveningNothing crazy: a pile of clothes to fold, a bag to empty, a shelf to dust. You'll wake up feeling lighter, I promise.
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The 1 for 1 method : a new item of clothing purchased = an old one given away or resold.
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Digital detox cupboard version : a “Clothes to Sort” folder on your phone, with photos of the items you no longer use. To be processed on Sunday.
3. Lighten your wardrobe without sacrificing style
Feeling light doesn't mean living naked—thankfully.
Here are some simple tips for a smooth and joyful wardrobe :
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Rotate the seasons : put out-of-season items in a box (or under the bed). It frees you up visually and mentally.
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Choose multi-purpose clothing : a well-cut white shirt, jeans that follow you everywhere, a flowing dress that looks great at the office or at aperitif.
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Bring your clothes to life differently : at the house of Jaiio, we believe every piece deserves a second life. Give your forgotten clothes a new story and discover other gems without guilt or unnecessary impact.
4. Some concrete ideas for taking action
Express Challenge This weekend, choose 10 pieces to give away or resell. No more, no less. And see what happens.
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Tidy up with pleasure : put on a playlist you like (Beyoncé, Charles Aznavour or the sound of the waves) and turn sorting into a joyful ritual.
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Try the capsule wardrobe : 30 well-chosen pieces for one month. You'll be surprised how much you can do with less.
Let us be light, but not empty
To lighten is to get rid of the superfluous to keep only the essential: what resembles us, makes us happy, frees us.
What if tidying up your closet was the first step towards a more fluid life?
So what are you going to sort first?
