2015 Sep 26
We all have things at home, that we never use but never the less discards. Here’s a look into some of the things that you should make sure that deosn’t stay around.
HAND-ME-DOWNS YOU DON’T ADORE
Give yourself permission to keep only things you really love in your home. If you’re financially able to, donate or sell hand-me-down furniture and find replacements which fit your taste.
OLD PERIODICALS
It’s easy to feel bogged down when there’s all manner of old magazines and newspapers cluttering the home. Get rid of any periodical you’ve read and loved, and bring in new, inspiring material.
BOOKS YOU READ LONG AGO
Books make beautiful decor, but consider parting ways with those you read long ago and will likely never open again. The newly found free space may just inspire you to find a new favorite book.
CERTAIN CHILDHOOD MEMENTOS
Hold on to certain items from childhood, but don’t feel the need to keep every single thing. You’ll always have the memories, even if you don’t keep each belonging.
HOBBY ITEMS YOU’VE ABANDONED
We all have had interests come and go. Free up space in your home by discarding the paraphernalia from hobbies you’ve abandoned. Then you have space to pursue whatever new interests come along.
CLOTHES AND SHOES YOU NO LONGER WEAR
It’s totally normal to hold onto clothing and shoes on the off chance the style may come back or that they’ll fit again someday. But by letting go of items you haven’t worn in a long time, you’re freeing up space for the clothes you do love and wear – and possibly something new too.
OUT OF DATE TECHNOLOGY AND CORDS
Keep the tech items and corresponding cords or adaptors you use currently, and consider donating everything else. That way, you’ll never again waste time looking for the exact piece you need.
REMINDERS OF AN EX
It almost goes without saying that any reminders of past heartbreaks should be put out of sight, if not discarded entirely. If you aren’t totally ready to let go, box up painful mementos and stick them in an attic or basement for the time being.
CERTAIN MEMENTOS
We all love a walk down memory lane, but consider paring down your collection of mementos to the pieces which matter most. We’re much more likely to peruse a manageable stack of photos than wade through a bag full of disorganized snaps.
