…does everything end up in the “Keep” box?
I’ve got 5 Questions To Ask Yourself from About.com
1. When did I last use this item?
If you haven’t used it in the last year, chances are your not going to in the next.
Allow yourself to purge:
* old items
* interest
* hobbies
* and unfinished projects
….to allow room for the really important parts of your life.
2. Am I going to need this item on a specific date in the future?
If your best friend just set her wedding date for a couple of months away….maybe.
3. Does this item have a legal or tax purpose?
Paper can be our worst clutter enemy and we often use the excuse of the legal and tax purposes associated with a thirty year collection of receipts. Go through your papers and keep only items that are really needed.
4. How hard would it be to replace this item again someday if I needed it?
If items are priceless emotionally or historically, they may not be the best items to toss. Consider how hard it would be to replace the item and get rid of things that are a dime a dozen.
5. In what way is this item making my life more purposeful or better?
If the items are not making you….
*happier
*healthier
*or better
…they are just taking up space and cluttering up your life.
Removing these stacks and boxes of stuff will free up your home and your space.
