Decluttering superficial clutter is always easy but it's when you
start to look at why you hold onto clutter you can begin to make huge
changes and really get rid of clutter that has been sitting around for
years. Here is a micro look at the five most common clutter excuses for
holding on to the stuff you no longer use or love.
The first excuse is," I might need it one day" This thinking can fill up your garage, triple your craft materials and be the reason you hang on to clothes you really never wear. If you cannot think of a time you have used the item within a year, reconsider if you really need to keep it.
Another subtle clutter excuse is "just making do", this is the realm of shopping mistakes and second best choices. This breeds dissatisfaction and multiple purchases which just add up to clutter. Just ask, do I love this? If you answer no, begin to ask different questions such as, what do I love to look at, what makes me feel fantastic, what colors and style do I love.
A popular clutter excuse is keeping clutter because you spent a lot of money on it. Closets, kitchens, living rooms and garages are full of these items that are now redundant and not enjoyed. It doesn't matter if you spent two dollars or two thousand, if that item is no longer used or loved it is clutter.
A great way to keep longstanding clutter is to hang on to items from the past. This is wonderful when these possessions are cared for and stored with love or are displayed and the source of wonderful memories. Unfortunately things from the past can be a burden and are often kept in moldy damp basements and garages only to be uncovered years later too damaged to use.
Indecision and attachment are major reasons for holding on to broken, ugly, unloved possessions as well as staying stuck where you are. Taking simple small steps to declutter your home will shift you into making decisions so you can little by little let go of your clutter excuses, clear your clutter, get organized and live a wonderful satisfying life.
The first excuse is," I might need it one day" This thinking can fill up your garage, triple your craft materials and be the reason you hang on to clothes you really never wear. If you cannot think of a time you have used the item within a year, reconsider if you really need to keep it.
Another subtle clutter excuse is "just making do", this is the realm of shopping mistakes and second best choices. This breeds dissatisfaction and multiple purchases which just add up to clutter. Just ask, do I love this? If you answer no, begin to ask different questions such as, what do I love to look at, what makes me feel fantastic, what colors and style do I love.
A popular clutter excuse is keeping clutter because you spent a lot of money on it. Closets, kitchens, living rooms and garages are full of these items that are now redundant and not enjoyed. It doesn't matter if you spent two dollars or two thousand, if that item is no longer used or loved it is clutter.
A great way to keep longstanding clutter is to hang on to items from the past. This is wonderful when these possessions are cared for and stored with love or are displayed and the source of wonderful memories. Unfortunately things from the past can be a burden and are often kept in moldy damp basements and garages only to be uncovered years later too damaged to use.
Indecision and attachment are major reasons for holding on to broken, ugly, unloved possessions as well as staying stuck where you are. Taking simple small steps to declutter your home will shift you into making decisions so you can little by little let go of your clutter excuses, clear your clutter, get organized and live a wonderful satisfying life.
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Jane Alais is a professional organizer, the creator of Declutter Befree.com and the author of Get Organized-Get Happy A Step by Step Guide to Clear Clutter and Organize Success. She writes about strategies and solutions to declutter, organize and energize your home and your life.
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http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jane_AlaisJane Alais is a professional organizer, the creator of Declutter Befree.com and the author of Get Organized-Get Happy A Step by Step Guide to Clear Clutter and Organize Success. She writes about strategies and solutions to declutter, organize and energize your home and your life.
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