Clutter Awareness

Clutter Awareness Week is the third week in March. That's next week so you have a week to plan and prepare for it.

I define clutter as anything that takes up space without serving any real purpose, things you don't really love, or anything unfinished. Maybe you think you "might need it someday" or it's easier just to let it pile up than to make decisions about what to do with it. Whatever the reason commit to spending time everyday next week to get control of your clutter. Start by asking "Do I use it?" and "Do I absolutely love it?" If your items don't fit one of those categories, why are you keeping them? Ask some tough questions: When did you use it last? When will you use it again? What purpose does it serve? What's the worst that would happen if I got rid of it? Use the "In/Out" rule: each time you bring in something new, you have to get rid of something old. Set limits on how much of an item you will own. Know when enough is enough. This will force you to decide what items are favorites and then you can let go of the rest.

Let me know of your success during Clutter Awareness Week. I look forward to hearing from you.