In the past week or so I have been busy evacuating about 20 large garbage bags full of trash from my house: toys, old TV, textbooks, wires.... Anything that hasnt been used in the past year, anything that I know I save only because it's cool, or because I payed for it so why throw away? Anything that I save because it represented a period of time in my life and I fear to let go a part of my past days. Im not yet done, for those who are wondering.... Only half way through and my apartment is very small.
Here is what helped me make a cold and brave decision:
Does saving the no-longer- used item keep the past as a present?
How often do I use it? When was the last time I used it?
Just because this item cost you money, doesn't mean you have to pay extra price of saving something that doesn't benefit you in any way.
Am I saving it to serve my emotionnal needs? Is saving it benefitting me in anyway? Or is it just a burden?
What will I feel like 5 minutes after I threw it to the garbage? Will I go on about my day, or will I still be constantly thinking about it? How much will it really be missing in my life without it ?
And finally---- imagine how fresh and clean you will feel after you got rid of the garbage:
Less clutter, more space, more peace of mind, no more emotional dependence, you feel like you lost weight and now you can breath better.
You will never believe my dining room till you see it in your eyes! This is so much not me!!!
There is absolutely nothing in the corners, completely 'item-free' table surface and couch. No cheating!!
