This is my own personal rule for my home, which I only really established this year—but it’s already made a huge difference in cutting down on entryway clutter. As soon as I get home, I make sure to not just drop my things and carry on, but to instead put everything I’m carrying away. I hang up my jacket or coat, put my bag away in the closet, and stow my shoes on a rack. In the past, I would often just kick my shoes off and pile my bags and outerwear on the entryway chair. This would create a domino effect, enabling me to leave other items in my entryway to be dealt with later. Now that I’ve made it a habit to put my things away as soon as I get home, my entryway has remained clutter-free and peaceful.