… or just most of it. Like I said in my previous post, I’ve been anxious about getting rid of a lot of my possessions. My head tells me that it is just stuff, but my heart tells me I’m getting rid of memories I won’t get back. I also tend to say things to myself like “I want to show this to my kids” (btw I don’t have any yet), or have some strange future use for things I just haven’t thought of yet (what if I need to throw a swanky dinner party for 20 people?).
I’ve been looking online for encouragement, inspiration, and a little guidance on doing a serious life de-clutter. I thought I’d share a few of my favorites:
Getting Rid of Almost Everything You Own in a Few Easy Steps – Nicole Faires
The 10 steps to get your wardrobe to where you want it to be – The Everyday Minimalist
Letting Go of Sentimental Items – The Minimalists
How To Sell All Of Your Stuff – Never Ending Voyage
Are there any other good ones I’m missing? I would love to hear what’s worked for other people.
And here’s my progress pile of stuff to sell in the kitchen. I’m off to go carry it all outside…
Mmm, this is an interesting issue for many people. Getting rid of stuff can be hard if you think you might use it, or have memories attached…. The only thing I can say about getting rid of stuff (having moved too many times to list) is that I have never looked back with regret at anything I’ve gotten rid of. In fact, once things are gone, I find they slip from my mind almost entirely. Good luck with this!
Thanks for the encouragement. I really hope I can do the same and not look back. They are just things right?!
Since starting this process I’ve been extra fascinated with why people attach so much feeling to objects. I hope I can break this in myself and adapt to a life where less is more.