How to Decide What to Let Go Of

Kim Wolinski, MSW

Dr. DeClutter, www.DrDeClutter.com

"People look at my shopping cart, call me crazy 'cause I save this junk. What shall we call the ones who buy it?"

~ Lily Tomlin as “Trudy” the street lady in her one woman show, The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe

MAKE DECISIONS
Clutter is a decision not made. Any and all heaps, piles, etc. are each at least ONE decision not made. Simple isn't it!!

So, it’s time to decide what to toss, pitch, shovel out, move, discard, etc. How?

Pick up one item at a time and ask yourself: “Is this something,

a) I (or someone else if not yours) need?

b) love for sentimental or other reasons?

c) use regularly?

d) Can make money with?" (Think eBay or Garage Sale).

If the answer to these questions is YES, then keep it. If the answer to these questions is NO, it’s time to make a decision to let it go!

Here’s another great tip, TALK TO YOURSELF! Yes, saying what you’re going to do with an item out loud helps to solidify your decisions. Also, if an item brings up grief, anger, fear or other uncomfortable emotions, put it aside and after you’re finished decide to

a) Deal with it straight on, the person or experience it’s connected to, or

b) Get rid of it so that it doesn’t create more stress and “Inner Clutter.”


© 2004 Kim Wolinski, MSW “Dr. DeClutter” is a Professional Organizer based in Longmont, CO. International speaker and author of Letting Go With All Your Might and Keep the Holidays Simple. http://www.redecisionsinstitute.com/kims_store.html

To find out more, or to discuss and schedule a “decluttering” appointment call 303-485-5280. Email: kim@drdeclutter.com or visit www.DrDeClutter.com.

Life’s too short to keep dealing with the same piles and heaps – Inside and Out!