Could the 12-12-12 method help you declutter your home?

Do you really know?
16 sept. 2025 5 min
Could the 12-12-12 method help you declutter your home?
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About this episode

Ever since the 1960s, the minimalist movement has been captivating art and interior design enthusiasts. It’s all about simplicity, emphasising a return to the essentials, and encouraging us to let go of our attachment to material things as far as possible.  If you tend to struggle with clutter in your home environment, the 12-12-12 method may just be able to help you counter that problem. It was created by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist and it’s really gained a lot of attention online since, with many people saying it helped them transform their home into a more harmonious space.  What does the "12-12-12" part stand for? What if I’m not organised enough to manage something like that? Why is the 12-12-12 method considered minimalist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?⁠ ⁠How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?⁠ ⁠Why do Christmas decorations make me feel happier?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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