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How to declutter
It made me
joyful and light!
 "the best thing EVER!!!!"
How I did it: Are my home and and every other aspect of my life completely decluttered? Well... no. But, I'm a 100% certified, bonafied, declutterer. I can open any cabinet any drawer any closet anywhere and get rid of unneeded items. It's an ongoing process that will take a very, very long time to complete... if it can be completed. I'm not sure. I think once you start tackling the clutter that is you also need to tackle the clutter that can be as well. It makes me happy to be in my home and not feel like I'm being buried in stuff. We have the things we need... we may have more books than some people find necessary, more salt and pepper shakers (I collect them), and whatever else, but we don't have excessitems of things we, as a family, don't care about. We did before. It's like we scraped all the scum off the top of a lake and now we can see our reflection very clearly... we can see who we are. It's wonderful!!! Good luck! Lessons & tips: Go about the process slowly. Don't expect to declutter everything in a week. Do a drawer or shelf or whatever a day. If you aren't sure about certain clothes or dishes or whatever, let it sit for a day or two and then come back to it. I'd go through my closet one day and see 5 shirts that I might want to wear sometime, then go back two days later and had no problem getting rid of them. Also, don't try to sell or donate everything. You will most likely just end up making piles for ebay, piles for garage sales, piles for donations, etc. If it's not in good shape or totally out-of-date, toss it. If it's not really gonna' get you much money, donate it. The tax write-off is probably worth more. Resources: Trash bags and boxes.
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How I did it: I started slow. with a drawer, whatever I was wearing that day, whenever I was packing to go somewhere I simply let a bit go. I either left it where I went, found it a new home or donated it to a better cause. I am a conscious buyer, but I somehow always end up with too much. I don't use it all and do not wish to be burdened by it, so I let it go. Money and the things of life are meant to be enriching to your person, not distracting from. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Small steps. One drawer of clothes at a time. Then the closets. Never more than 10-15 minutes at a go. It doesn't have to be done at once. Read Oprah.com for suggestions. I really looked at stuff and decided I would never use it again so it had to go. Made money selling things on Craigslist and put it toward debt repayment. Soon it become a habit--when things start to get cluttered now I hop on it right away. And I am selective about what… Read how I did it…
Maerad is having the time of her life
How I did it: In preparation for a huge party my family was hosting, I decided to take it upon myself to "tidy up" and redecorate my room with some new sheets. Having to go through the process of first getting (mountains of) clutter off my bed finally gave me the impetus to get my act together. A bedroom is supposed to be a haven where one can relax, de-stress, and sleep well at night. I did none of these things in my room. I always used the excuse tha… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Sold, donated, or junked stuff that we didn't use in the house any more. So far it feels like we have two times the space already. We are hoping to be moving into a smaller place but one that we own, so this made sense... Read how I did it…
How I did it: Mainly it took so long because I can be bloody lazy a lot of the time, but with the help of some friends and motivationn I got this done in the end and it fells very good !Bow I don't have to spend hours panicing, trying to find essays etc... Read how I did it…
edgey123 watching it's a wonderful life -got elvis costello on
not sure what to do about tent and sleeping bag. i could have used them to (obviously!) go camping but i have sold my torch now and haven’t bothered to get a gas burner.
both item are effectively brand new.
brickhorse has all the swirling plates in the air!
My DBF remarked yesterday that the house looks more spacious and less cluttered. That felt good because I’ve been really working at it. It’s still too cluttered, but better.
Yes. That is proper French! Honestly…
Anyway, I think I’m virtually done in everything except kitchen stuff, which shouldn’t be too bad. There’s one box of stuff that could do with an extremely unsentimental eye but every time I pick it up I get all nostalgic and can’t do it, even though logically I know I’ve moved it between 3 places and have yet to look at it. One day soon I’ll gather the strength!
I can smell the end of this goal, ‘How I Did It’ I have you in sight!
tinysarah is a tired duck!
I wish I could live like a minimalist! I am a self-professed clothes horse, and some serious weeding needs to be done so I can get back to basics (and my signature style… whatever that may be!).
November-14-09
Donated:The shocking part? My closet is still full of clothes! It will be interesting to compile a full tally of items donated by the time I move. Approximately 1 month, the countdown is on!
Had a really good session sorting stuff out today.
So now I’m down to 5 boxes of books, 2 x paperback, 2 x hardbacks and one of what I suppose are ‘novelty/gift’ books, you know, those ones that are non-standard size and bought on a whim. Everything else is in bags for either the charity shop or the dump. But there was no way I was going to the dump in this weather!
I also managed to sort out my ornaments (wow, that makes them sound like the kind of little china dogs grannies would have!) and pictures and that’s come down too. Again I have a box of residue for the dump.
Remarkably I’ve also made a small start on my clothes and shoes. Bin bags are beckoning!
as I’m going to be moving imminently this has become my most pressing goal. I’m actually doing OK but still can’t be as ruthless as I think I should be/need to be. It will come! My main problem is books, I have dozens to get rid of but it just seems such a tragedy.
brickhorse has all the swirling plates in the air!
Did some cleaning this weekend that ended up decluttering my bathroom and kitchen in significant ways. It feels so good to have more space and less stuff from simple cleaning! Now I have to do the floors. I also decluttered two drawers at work that hold food, utensils, mugs, etc. One drawer is totally empty, and ready for files. The other drawer is so organized that I can look inside and see everything there, and get what I want easily. What a concept! I also got rid of clothes.
where there is absolutely nothing I own that I do not use. Then I will know I have accomplished my goal, and my reward will be buying a nice bed (instead of having it up on spokes so I can hide things in it.
I’m aiming for clean lines and lots of organization. Where I know where everything is without thinking twice. Where I actually have used all the housecleaning products my mom insists on buying, and have space for storage of the things I need.
I think this is best down step by step. Each month I pick a room and pack up all the stuff I don’t need and call the Vietnam Vets or the Salvation Army to come take it away. If I’m not sure about something, I’ll leave it, and then when I come back to that room, I’ll go through it again.
Right now I have a nice pile in the bedroom to go. I need to resort through it with my Mom this weekend, and then I think I’ll get it hauled away. More space less on my mind.
Next month I think I’ll concentrate on the dining room, partcularly finding a place for all the random papers that I accumulate in my buffet drawers like for taxes, etc. I have some extra binders that I think I’ll use for that.
greenforlife is content.
I’m moving into my friends place after my break up. So I’ll be forced to declutter from a whole house worth of stuff to a tiny (and I mean tiny… as in hardly enough room to fit my bed) bedroom… I’m considering this goal complete.
And it feels amazing. (However, I still wish I didn’t have to declutter this much… I am going to miss having my clutter free house…)
greenforlife is content.
But I’m doing really well with this lately!! AND my house is usually always clean!!!!!!!!!!!! :) I absolutely cannot stand a messy place anymore.
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lostinboston asks,
“How does one rationalize letting go of old letters, ticket stubs, little mementos? I am willing to part with "materialistic things", but these other things are hard to let go.”
— 3 years ago |
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vignette asks,
“Sell vs. give away: How to decide??”
— 4 years ago |
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Boyds
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vignette asks,
“How do I let go of something and not worry I'll regret it later on?”
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watch all the episodes of the L Word
improve my vocabulary
Watch all episodes of "The Simpsons" ever made.
be less jealous
photographer
be loved in return
wear skirts more often
be a better dancer
Learn to drive a stick shift smoothly
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learn to play the ukulele
Skydive
Quit Smoking
get my own place
Save up six months worth of living expenses
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Get a Great Dane
sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world
Earn Money
start my own pr firm
