Clutter-free living
Getting control of the clutter in your home is a major step toward reducing stress. And it’s not as difficult as it might seem.
STEP 1: Lighten Up
A. Get rid of things you no longer need or want. Sort these into boxes labeled “Recycling,” “Thrift Store,” “Friends,” “Garage Sale.” Finding new homes for your items puts resources in the hands of those who truly need or want them.
B. Most people don’t realize how much they really own, said Ariane Benefit, a professional organizer from New Jersey. “I’ve seen people who have 7 coffee makers, 43 pairs of jeans or 12 opened bottles of cinnamon,” she said. In such cases, it’s easy to get rid of the excess.
You should eliminate:
¯Things that don’t work
¯Things that annoy you (e.g., a rickety old file cabinet with a stubborn drawer)
¯Things you’re keeping because someone gave them to you
¯Things that bring up negative thoughts. “Don’t force you
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