In my quest to simplify my life, I decided to clean house. De-clutter. Un-hoard. It is amazing how much 'stuff' we amass over the years - whether intentional or un. I started with cleaning out a drawer and ended with a month's worth of closet, basement, cabinet and clothes pitching. Once complete, it felt like a giant weight off my shoulders.
The rule of thumb on de-cluttering is if you haven't worn or used an item in over a year - you don't need it. Get rid of it - donate it to someone who will use it. If the item has value, sell it and spend that windfall on something special.
People don't really understand my excitement when I explain how good it feels to accomplish a de-clutter until they experience it for themselves. If it's an intimidating, huge task in front of you - start small and you'll see what I mean. That feeling of even a small accomplishment like a drawer or cabinet, will get you through the rest. It feels so good.
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