The 3 Second Rule is a decision-making tool that keeps your brain calm and your momentum steady while decluttering.
It works like this:
Focus on one category at a time and make a decision on each item:
You look at one item and ask:
“Do I want to keep this?”
Then you give yourself 3 seconds to answer.
YES → Keep
NO → Let it go (donate or discard)
Hesitate? Freeze? Not sure? → It’s an automatic KEEP.
That’s it.
This rule protects you from:
spiraling into overthinking
emotional fatigue
decision paralysis
regret
and the “I got overwhelmed and shut down” cycle
The 3 Second Rule is not about forcing yourself to get rid of more.
It’s about moving you through the process without draining you.
It keeps your brain in forward motion, especially if you have ADHD, chronic clutter, or decision fatigue.
And remember:
You’re using the 3 Second Rule after you’ve already sorted into clear categories.
By that point, your brain can see what you have—and the decisions become simple.
This is how you declutter without burning out.
If you’ve tried everything and nothing stuck, my method will finally make sense to your brain. Get the Kit—start feeling the difference. Link in bio.
Kayleen Kelly | Pro Organizer | DeclutterCore
The 3 Second Rule is a decision-making tool that keeps your brain calm and your momentum steady while decluttering.
It works like this:
Focus on one category at a time and make a decision on each item:
You look at one item and ask:
“Do I want to keep this?”
Then you give yourself 3 seconds to answer.
YES → Keep
NO → Let it go (donate or discard)
Hesitate? Freeze? Not sure? → It’s an automatic KEEP.
That’s it.
This rule protects you from:
spiraling into overthinking
emotional fatigue
decision paralysis
regret
and the “I got overwhelmed and shut down” cycle
The 3 Second Rule is not about forcing yourself to get rid of more.
It’s about moving you through the process without draining you.
It keeps your brain in forward motion, especially if you have ADHD, chronic clutter, or decision fatigue.
And remember:
You’re using the 3 Second Rule after you’ve already sorted into clear categories.
By that point, your brain can see what you have—and the decisions become simple.
This is how you declutter without burning out.
If you’ve tried everything and nothing stuck, my method will finally make sense to your brain. Get the Kit—start feeling the difference. Link in bio.
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