How Much Stuff Is Too Much? 4 Great Tips To Downsize.

George Carlin once said “All I need is a place for my stuff”. True enough and we have become a society that enjoys our possessions. We all need a place for our stuff or we won’t be able to get around our “place”. But exactly how much stuff is enough?

There have been a lot of articles and blogs written about this.

But when you get to the point where you realize that you have too much “stuff” and are ready to do something about it, here are some tips to assist you through the project.

Look objectively

Look at things objectively. When looking at your belongings take a good look at them. When was the last time you used it? Are you holding on to it in the hopes that you may someday use it or someone else may need it? Ask the same question of all items whether they are clothing items, dishes or whatever.

Every day is special

If you know me, I will always suggest that the “special” dishes be used every day if you want to keep them because, after all, shouldn’t every day be special?

If you think someone else could benefit from an item that you have and rarely, if ever, used it why not make their day and give or gift it to them?

If you can’t remember the last time something was used it is probably time to go.

One in one out

If you love clothes, and let’s face it – who doesn’t, I like to use the one in and one out rule. In fact, if you are climbing over stuff in your home, maybe even make it one in, two out!

When you come home with a new piece of clothing go through your wardrobe and let something go to make room for the new piece. Clothing is an area where most people can make additional room in the house. Your local shelter or community re-purpose charity will thank you for any clothing donations that you can make.

Collections and technology

Are you a collector of books, records or CD’s? With today’s new technology a lot of these entertainment items are now stored digitally and can be accessed anywhere. The days of having a wall of books or CD’s to access is long gone.

Services such as I-tunes and many e readers changed that a while ago and now services like Next Issue allow you to store and read magazines on your digital device.

But let’s not preach minimalism. “Stuff” does represent who we are, what we enjoy and what successes we have had. There is nothing wrong with holding onto possessions that we are proud of and that shows to others who we are. Just don’t let “stuff” overtake your life.

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