There is no wrong side of the scale, (in my opinion that is) because you start at zero - what came in or out before you start counting is irrelevant *grin*. So I'd say you're definitely at a +1 and the only way is up!
I never start these things until after Christmas (when unsolicited as well as expected items may appear) and until I'm sure I'm not going to head to the post-Christmas sales. I also make decisions about what is going to count with regard to things that come in and go out regularly - everyday toiletries don't count, special toiletries (normally the kind that I've accumulated by way of gift) do - but that's an entirely personal set of criteria. The only thing that matters is that what and how you count works for you. So long as it motivates you, go for it! Good luck! I wish you many happy unclutterings!
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I never start these things until after Christmas (when unsolicited as well as expected items may appear) and until I'm sure I'm not going to head to the post-Christmas sales. I also make decisions about what is going to count with regard to things that come in and go out regularly - everyday toiletries don't count, special toiletries (normally the kind that I've accumulated by way of gift) do - but that's an entirely personal set of criteria. The only thing that matters is that what and how you count works for you. So long as it motivates you, go for it! Good luck! I wish you many happy unclutterings!