Taking steps to de-clutter, organise
and order your home can positively impact our lives in numerous ways. Freed from
chaos and distraction, goals will seem clearer, energy levels will
rise, we will have more time, we will feel better about ourselves and our homes will be a lot healthier.
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However, there are a number of reasons why we
don’t want to get rid of our stuff. For
example:
- Sentimental reasons
- "Just in case" we need it again one day
- Difficulty in making decision (procrastination)
- Lack of organisation
- Fear of letting go
- Feeling wasteful by throwing stuff out
- Security (safety in holding on)
- Things given as a present
Think about the real reason why you can't let go. If it is for sentimental reasons, try creating a memory box which can hold small items. For bigger items, take a photograph and keep that instead. (See for example:http://www.organisemyhouse.com/how-to-organise-your-memories-creating-a-memory-box/)
If you haven't used an item for the last 12 months and it isn't really of any use to you anymore, ask yourself: "What is the worst that could happen if I throw
this away?"
Be OK with the fact that there is a slim chance that you may need
the item in the future – but the pay off from more space and less clutter is
worth the sacrifice of not having the item to hand.
There is safety in holding on to things and a big clear out means change which can be frightening for people. Try to see change as exciting and not scary - imagine how good you will feel when you finally let go of all those things that weigh you down!
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