How I did it: This was connected to two other goals -- becoming more tidy and getting rid of clutter.  In my attempts at getting rid of clutter (which I am still working on), I decided that the best way to do this was simply to get rid of stuff.  Therefore I made a goal to give away a specific number of items by a specific date.

Lessons & tips: Holding on to everything has always been a problem for me.  I used "baby steps" in achieving this goal.  I started with small items that I knew I would not have as much problem giving away and worked my way up.  It helped to give certain items to friends and family rather than to charity,  The more I decided to get rid of, the easier the task became.

Resources: It definitely helped that there is a charity drop off location just a few blocks away from my home.  I was able to drop items off there on a regular basis, before I could change my mind.  Giving items to friends and family also helped me, because it felt more like I was giving a gift.

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Apr 18, 03:00PM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer