As you try to clean out a space in your home, you may find yourself stuck, as I did recently. I was reorganizing my linen closet and came across some beautiful designer pillowcases I had bought about a year ago. They were expensive and pretty but I never used them. The truth is, they didn’t ever really work in our home, but I held on to them because objectively they were nice, I had blown a bunch of money on them, and couldn’t fathom dropping them off at GoodWill.
As I pondered what to do with them, I remembered a good family friend who was low on cash and I knew would love them. I delivered them to her and the next day she sent me a picture of the pillowcases on her bed with a lovely note. The whole event made me feel great – I had solved a problem (clearing clutter) and helped a friend!
Below is a list of questions that I have used in my own life and to help clients when they feel stuck:
* Could this item be useful/helpful for someone else?
* Would I buy this item for full price today?
* Would it impact my daily life not to have this item?
* Is this item worth the space it takes up in my home?
* Is this item adding value to my life now?
* Does this item energize or drain me?
* Does this item help to create the vision I have of my ideal space? i.e If you want your bedroom to feel like a spa, do the Snoopy sheets you’ve had since college help you get there? Hint: They do not.
What questions have you found helpful when you get stuck? Would love to hear from you!
photo credit: the city sage
Do I need this item to retain the memories I have from this item?
If this item were lost, would I notice?
Love those Ryley!!
so true sometimes we adore something we can live without … but less is more they told me…
so when I clean up some places at home I give it to friends who need it or to a group who help
people in need here in Belgium ….and you may believe me it feels great… more space and air
in the room to enjoy! regards
Thank you so much for sharing!