The Four Flames Decluttering Personalities

Flare

If I can't see it, I forget I have it.

Meet Taylor.

Her space is colorful, creative, and—well, crowded. Taylor needs to see her belongings at all times, which means counters, shelves, and even the back of the couch are covered in important things she “can’t put away yet.”

She loves the idea of a calm, minimalist space, but every time she tries tidying up, she ends up hiding things in bins, drawers, and closets—only to forget where she put them. Decluttering and organizing feels like it makes things worse because suddenly, she can’t find anything.

Does this sound like you? Do you feel like items disappear the moment they’re tucked away—only to be forgotten? If so, you might be a Flare, too.

Are You A Flare?

Your Decluttering Challenges

✕ If it’s out of sight, you completely forget it exists.
✕ “Organizing” turns into hiding things, leading to frustration later.
✕ Clutter builds up in high-visibility areas because that’s where you remember things.

Clear the Visual Chaos, Make Space You Can See

Declutter by distraction

Flares process visually and situationally—so instead of forcing structured decision-making, this method lets their brain naturally guide the process by decluttering what catches their attention first.

✓ How to Do It:

  1. Set a 10-minute timer.
  2. Stand in the middle of the room and let your eyes wander.
  3. Move toward the first thing your eyes land on that feels out of place. Trust your instincts—it caught your attention for a reason!
  4. Decide instantly: Keep it? Toss it? Donate it? Put it where it belongs? Take action immediately.
  5. Once you put the item away, let your eyes scan again—what’s the next thing that stands out?
  6. Keep following your visual flow—where your eyes naturally land, you declutter next. Stop when the timer goes off and be sure to notice what feels better!

Why This Is Unique:

Other decluttering methods tell you to pick a category, make piles, and work until it’s done. Here, you choose what to tackle next by following where your eyes naturally land, making decisions quickly, and putting things away immediately—no overwhelming piles, no second-round decisions. With a timer, you also avoid burnout!

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