8 Easy Questions to Ask Yourself to Declutter
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our 5 options:
1. Have I used this in the few years or need to this year?
If no, hit one of your 5 options.
2. If I were shopping right now, would I buy this?
If no, hit one of your 5 options.
3. Am I holding on because I spent good money on it?
You are wasting on an item you don't use. Use it or hit one of your 5 options.
4. Am I holding on to this for sentimental value?
Be strict and keep only a few of the items in a small memorabilia box. Then take a photo of items you are throwing away so you can keep them forever.
5. Do I have a similar item that serves the same purpose?
If yes, one of your 5 options the other.
6. Do I have a realistic plan to use this?
Don't fool yourself about how perfect an item would be for
Halloween
. Have a concrete plan to use the item. If you don't use it within the time frame you set, hit one of your 5 options.
7. Does it fit me or my living space?
Think hard on what to keep — your space is sacred.
8. Am I holding on to the broken item to fix in the future?
Fix it NOW or hit one of your 5 options.
See the common theme?! Happy Decluttering!!!
