The Declutter Urge

There are times when the urge hits me, an overwhelming desire to organize my ‘stuff’ and just plain declutter my house, or certain parts of it. Sometimes I open a closet and find that it is full of things that I am not using. It seems that after a period of time passes, certain things just don't seem as important as they were at an earlier time. Sometimes, there are things that belong elsewhere. They need a new home.

When the urge to declutter comes, the easiest thing to do to take care of the matter is to make good use of the garbage can. It certainly is the fastest way to declutter. I am a person who is not always able to do this very well. And so I resort to sorting my things and finding out if I can sell some items or donate them to an organization or perhaps give them to someone. Selling an item is not the fastest way to declutter. You need to advertise or find a place where you can donate it. You really do need to go through the things and decide whether it is worth the time and energy that it takes to sell it. Decisions need to be made. But for many things, donating to Good Will is a good way to go. It removes your clutter.

If you have the time and the opportunity to sell your items, it makes you feel good to get some cash for trash. Donating or giving away also gives you a good feeling because someone is able to sell it for cash. It brings in cash for someone and it means you are rid of it! Good deal both ways.

Do you have any corners in your space that need to be cleaned out? Sell the things, put them in the garbage or find someone who would be happy to have the items. You won’t miss the stuff and someone can either get cash or make good use of the things. You will find that it is a way that you can save money. You’ll feel good and so will others who benefit! It is a win-win solution! And after you have your home or office tidied up and declutter, you will find that you can save time when you look for certain items.

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