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India Today
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- India Today
The 'Poop Rule' is Internet's latest decluttering hack, but does it actually work?
The poop rule - It is not what you think. This isn't some bathroom etiquette tip, but it is definitely about flushing things out (of your wardrobe or home). Clean and clear, that's what the trend the latest episode of how bizarre (or gross) the internet can get, someone came up with a hack to deal with the clutter that is sitting rent-free in your store rooms or cupboards. When we sit down to declutter, deciding whether to throw away that birthday card from third grade or those sparkly tapes once used for a school project, it gets tough. To throw or not to throw? What if I need it someday? All that contemplation and in the end the pile stays for yet another much? Now, if you are someone who has problem discarding things and no pro tip seems to work for you, you probably need to read up on the 'Poop Rule'.Introduced by lifestyle influencer Amanda Johnson, who regularly shares tips and tricks for decluttering, the idea is simple, but may seem gross to some. She suggests you ask yourself, "If the item had poop on it, would you keep it or toss it?"Yes, Amanda claims that's pretty much how you can get rid of a majority of things (not sure about your red flag boyfriend, though, or maybe you can). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lauren Hostetler (@lauren_hostetler_)In Indian homes, where emotions and nostalgia run deep, decluttering isn't easy. People want to preserve memories, even if it means keeping a personalised birthday card from years ago or stacking up every plastic container from past food deliveries. So can the 'poop rule' become the ultimate solution to all the horaders' problems?The sanitary poop rule?advertisementAmanda Johnson documented her decluttering journey and swore by the 'poop rule'.She explains it further: 'If you wouldn't pack it up and take it with you in a move, like you wouldn't even want to touch it with a poop bag, it probably doesn't belong in your home.''We hang on to things we don't even like, just because we've had them a while, they were a gift, or we might use them someday,'' she wrote, sharing the post. 'But if you wouldn't keep it with poop on it you probably don't need it at all. Decluttering gets a lot easier when you get honest. Use the poop rule and move on.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda Johnson | Simplify & Declutter (@allthingsnew_home)The core idea here is simple: linking clutter to something brown and smelly triggers a sense of disgust, which supposedly helps break emotional attachment to old clothes and household does it really work? Some tried it, others dissed it! Social media users also discussed how, in the digital age, people go to any length to just get 'viral'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katie & Hallie (@betweenusmomspod)Decluttering and Mental HealthWhether it's a food delivery box you 'might' use someday or nostalgic memorabilia, years go by and the items remain untouched, Hoarding 101. But the sense of satisfaction after a good decluttering session is real, and it can have a significant impact on mental after all, provides comfort and a sense of connection. It creates a safe space and maybe a little escape from the hustle of life. Experts say this attachment stems from a fear of the future - What if I need it later and I don't have it?- Financial anxiety, emotional value, fear of regret, the other hand, it is also true that a cluttered environment adds to stress, affects focus and dulls creative thinking. Disorganisation creates a cycle of emotional or material dependency that may affect your brain in ways you might not to experts, this awkward rule might even be particularly effective for people with ADHD. Psychiatrist Jeff Ditzell, who specialises in ADHD, told The Washington Post that visual techniques like this one can make everyday decision-making easier. For those with ADHD, graphic imagery helps them visualise and therefore decide more quickly and with less all the horaders out there, would you give this one a try?
Tom's Guide
29-05-2025
- General
- Tom's Guide
"The poop rule" is trending — here's why this gross decluttering hack actually works
It's really easy to keep things we've bought. Much easier, in fact, than throwing anything away. Why? Well, because once you own something, it's normal to feel an attachment to it, find reasons it may come in useful later down the line, or you're just used to having it around. And that's okay. But, if you want to declutter, you might feel overwhelmed. Decluttering your home is a strenuous task, not only physically, but mentally too. While I actually love to declutter as it brings me a sense of freedom and cleanliness, it might surprise you to hear that I'm also a big fan of a TikTok trend called "the poop rule". Before you click away in disgust, it's not quite what you think it is. And if trying 5 easy steps to decluttering your home hasn't worked out for you, this might just be the hypothetically "stinky" answer. It appears the poop rule has gone viral across social media recently, but what does it mean? Well, we can thank content creator Amanda Johnson for explaining it, telling The Washington Post: 'The poop rule is simple: while decluttering, ask yourself, 'If something was covered in poop, would I still keep it?' It's a fun, no-nonsense way to decide what really adds value to your life.' And it really is as simple as that. If you take an item in your home, like a piece of clothing, and imagine that it got covered in poop. Would you bother to save it? If the answer is no then it can be assumed that you don't care that much about it. It's a concept that became popularized by TikToker Becka Karle, known as @adhdorganized, who posted about it after her therapist shared the technique with her. And now, it turns out, a lot of people are looking at their belongings and thinking about poop – and it's working. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The poop rule works because it immediately removes the stress away from the process. It turns decluttering into a fun game and with a simple hypothetical question, you can determine if you really want to keep something, or you're doing it 'just in case'. I'm a huge fan of the poop rule – and that's something I never thought I'd say. But when I try to talk to people about it, I need to explain it quickly. Once past the 'oh, that's not actually gross' response, I find it easy to convince my friends and family that it's not dissimilar in style to the KonMari method or Swedish death cleaning, both of which I've tried. Swedish death cleaning, as the best example, is imagining that you've passed away and your loved ones need to clear through your home and belongings. If there's something in your home you wouldn't want to pass on, then don't keep it. Sure, thinking about your own mortality isn't a great way to spend your day, but it certainly helped reframe my mind. And, the poop rule does the same. If for some reason it got covered in poop, maybe it's best just gotten rid of. In action, you don't want to use the poop rule on everything in your home because quite honestly, the idea of cleaning poop off my sofa would be more about not wanting to take on such a big task rather than having anything to do with my actual sofa. If you're just starting out, try it on items in your home that you have a multitude of. If you realize that something as simple as poop would make you throw away half your pens, for example, then you're using it perfectly.
The Guardian
26-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
The poop rule: is this the most disgusting decluttering method ever?
Name: The poop rule. Age: New to the mainstream, already popular on TikTok. Appearance: More sanitary than you may imagine. I'm trying not to imagine it at all. TikTok has new rules for poop now? Not exactly. Do you remember Marie Kondo? The tidying influencer? That's the one. This rule is sort of an update to her dictum to throw out anything that doesn't 'spark joy'. Go on … Essentially, the rule is: 'If this item was covered in poop, would I still keep it?' And who do we have to thank for this mental image? Lifestyle influencer Amanda Johnson. She called it 'the easiest way to declutter your home'. 'The easiest way' is to picture everything you own covered in poop? The idea being it clarifies what items you value enough to clean up. The kids are safe, then. Maybe the dog. But what about everything else? Johnson told the Washington Post that the rule helped her to get rid of clothing she didn't wear, board games and puzzles her family weren't reaching for, and party decorations she was holding on to 'just in case'. I've got cupboards full of that stuff, but picturing it all brown and smelly doesn't exactly make me want to roll up my sleeves and dive in. It's a silly question, Johnson concedes – but a powerful one, too. 'If it weighs me down or stinks up my space, it's gotta go. Simple as that!' Who is this supposed to help? 'People who are very visual,' according to the professional organiser Diane N Quintana. I don't doubt that. Also those who 'need extra motivation to declutter'. Again, I'm struggling to see how this is motivating. Supposedly, the rule is a way to make a game out of tidying up that's especially effective for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, by removing options and using a visual prompt to focus the mind. Does it have to be that, though? Could I not imagine tar or Nutella? The disgust bit is key, according to Johnson, to help you 'cut through emotional attachments'. I have no emotional attachments to the stuff in my junk drawer. Maybe the poop rule is just not for you. But you get the point: perhaps you don't need all those miscellaneous cables and food-storage lids if you're not prepared to go to any lengths to keep them. So what has Johnson said she'd willingly clean of faecal matter? Her great-grandmother's china, being both precious and useful. And, may I point out, relatively easy to wipe down. I think you're overthinking it. Do say: 'This is the result of a society struggling with overconsumption.' Don't say: 'How much poop are we talking ...?'
American Military News
23-05-2025
- Health
- American Military News
Pic: Marine family denied upcoming move over vaccine dispute
The Navy has blocked a Marine family's permanent change of station due to the family not giving their children all of the recommended vaccines. Fox News reported that Amanda Johnson, the spouse of a U.S. Marine and mother of five children, has claimed that her family has been denied an upcoming move to Peru due to her children not being fully vaccinated. The outlet noted that the Navy's official policy does not require military families to have their children receive all recommended vaccines. In a post on Instagram, Johnson wrote, 'We are 30 days out from our overseas move & the Navy hasn't cleared my children because they aren't following the ACIP jab schedule. We are in limbo and have been waiting for months for a determination.' 'The Navy is saying because our children do not follow the CDC/ACIP schedule (the c0vid-19 shot is on here as well), our children are not medically suitable,' Johnson added. 'And if we want to keep our family together, they must get *every* shot on the schedule.' A picture of Johnson's post, which features her family, has been shared on X, formerly Twitter. Hi @PeteHegseth why is the NAVY threatening to separate families over childhood vaccination status? This family has been notified by the Navy that their children are not suitable for an overseas move due to their COVID vaccination status. According to the post, in order to… — Merissa Hansen (@merissahansen17) May 22, 2025 Johnson told Fox News that the family was informed their children were 'not suitable solely based on their vaccination status.' The Navy's BUMEDINST 1300.2B policy states, 'Family members are not required to be immunized.' Additionally, Fox News reported that TRICARE, the U.S. military's health care program, notes that an individual's vaccination status 'is not reviewed as part of the TRICARE overseas enrollment screening process.' 'We're not breaking any rules,' Johnson told Fox News. 'Peru doesn't require vaccines, and Navy policy doesn't either. We've done everything right, but, still, we're stuck.' READ MORE: 8,000+ troops reinstated by Trump after Biden admin's Covid vaccine mandate Fox News reported that Amanda Johnson's husband, Marine Capt. Hunter Johnson, sent a letter to Navy Medical Jacksonville regarding the family's medical plan. 'Our children have not been, and will not be, enrolled in childcare. My wife is fully devoted to their daily care,' the Marine captain wrote in a letter to the Navy. 'We homeschool using Time4Learning and limit exposure to institutional illness risks. 'Peru has no vaccination requirements… My continued presence is essential to our family's stability,' Johnson added. 'This is not a deployment, it's a PCS [permanent change of station].' According to Fox News, the Johnson family has already made preparations for housing in Peru and secured an Airbnb location near the Los Angeles International Airport ahead of their expected flight to Peru. 'They told us, 'You can push out your orders,' but that's absolutely not an option,' Johnson said. 'We're not going to be punished because Navy can't get it together.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Military spouse and mom of 5 fights back as vaccine dispute blocks family's permanent change of station
Amanda Johnson, a Marine spouse and homeschooling mother of five with a set of twins and a newborn is speaking out after months of what she calls stonewalling by the U.S. military medical establishment. Her family's upcoming move abroad has been put on hold because their children have not received all the recommended vaccinations despite the Navy's policy stating they're not required. The Marine Corps is interdependent with the Navy for logistical support and medical services through Navy Medical, a sister service in the military. In an Instagram post by Johnson to her nearly 15,000 followers, one popular commentator summarized the family's situation, writing, "The dark irony of military families being stripped of their freedoms in exchange for their father's sacrifice protecting American freedoms… shameful." Rep. Sara Jacobs: Military Families Deserve Ivf Coverage And Trump's Support That post has gone viral among military communities, drawing attention from other spouses, advocacy groups and even congressional offices. "We were told that our children are not suitable solely based on their vaccination status," Johnson told Fox News Digital. "Even after my husband sent a prevention letter explaining our health plan overseas, they still denied us." Read On The Fox News App Official Navy policy under BUMEDINST 1300.2B is clear: "Family members are not required to be immunized." Similarly, TRICARE, healthcare for uniformed service members, explicitly states that "vaccination status is not reviewed as part of the TRICARE overseas enrollment screening process." And the Johnsons' destination, Peru, does not require any vaccinations for entry or residence. Former Air Force Major Who Defied Biden Vaccine Mandate Speaks Out, Applauds Hegseth "We're not breaking any rules. Peru doesn't require vaccines, and Navy policy doesn't either," Johnson said. "We've done everything right, but, still, we're stuck. "My husband's chain of command supports us and keeps asking, 'Who do we need to call?' But there's no one. No officer has ever called us from Navy Medical. We haven't worked with a single point of contact on our case." Marine Capt. Hunter Johnson, Amanda's husband, wrote a detailed prevention and medical readiness letter to Navy Medical Jacksonville, outlining the measures his family takes to maintain their children's health. "Our children have not been, and will not be, enrolled in childcare. My wife is fully devoted to their daily care," he wrote. "We homeschool using Time4Learning and limit exposure to institutional illness risks. "Peru has no vaccination requirements... My continued presence is essential to our family's stability. This is not a deployment, it's a PCS [permanent change of station]." Despite that, Amanda Johnson says Navy Medical Jacksonville denied the package and falsely claimed last month it had been sent to Naval Medical Atlantic Region for final review. The stress has deeply affected their family. Johnson shared that her husband delayed his paternity leave to avoid being recycled through his language course. "He went back to work five days after I had our fifth baby. Now, during his leave, instead of relaxing, he's chasing paperwork and dealing with this nightmare," she said. They've already secured housing in Peru and booked an Airbnb near Los Angeles International Airport as they prepare for their flight. "They told us, 'You can push out your orders,' but that's absolutely not an option. We're not going to be punished because Navy can't get it together," she said. The family filed a congressional inquiry through the office of Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Johnson also confirmed that the office of Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, reached out after seeing her story on Instagram. "My husband had a phone call with them and explained everything. I'm not from Texas, but they saw the post and wanted to help," she said. "It's a big, big mess." Johnson said she isn't just asking for her own family to be cleared. She wants reform. "I want whoever denied our package to be held accountable. There should be consequences. The policy is clear, and they're ignoring it," she said. "No doctor in the Navy should be allowed to declare a child unsuitable for travel just because of their vaccine status. That needs to end." She said she hopes her story sparks wider change. "Vaccination status is no one's business, especially for dependents. I hope the Navy stops asking altogether unless the host country requires it. We're being punished for nothing." The Department of the Navy did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for article source: Military spouse and mom of 5 fights back as vaccine dispute blocks family's permanent change of station
