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We
spend our whole lives collecting “stuff,” moving into bigger houses that
accommodate yet more “stuff,” until eventually we reach the point where we want
to downsize. At this point, we become
all too aware of the crazy amount of stuff we have, and we realize a whole lot
of it’s got to go if we’re to squeeze everything into a smaller home.
It
might seem like a daunting task getting rid of the items you’ve spent decades
collecting, but it’s an exercise that will free up lots of space and allow you
to focus on the items that
are most important to you.
Start Early
It’s
never too early to start getting rid of unwanted stuff. Even if it’s just
starting with that one closet you’ve been meaning to clear out for years, it
makes a difference and is a good starting point.
If
you’re not throwing things out, then your collection of items is only going to
grow, meaning when you do come to downsize, there’s only more work to do.
Plan Out the Space You’re Moving
Into
Once
you know where you will be moving to, it’s helpful to plan out where everything
will go so that you can understand how much space you’ve got. You won’t know
the true scale of the job ahead until you know this, so save difficult
decisions on what stays and what goes until you have a plan.
You
can still crack on with getting rid of unwanted items you know you have no need
for, but until you know exactly how much space you have, it’s best to wait before
getting rid of higher end items.
Be Decisive
It’s
easy to get attached to the stuff you accumulate over the years, but when you
have limited space, you need to be decisive. If you haven’t used something in
the past year, then what are the chances you’re going to use it in the future?
If
you’re struggling to decide on whether you need to take an item with you, the
answer, more often than not, is that you don’t.
There’s Only One Place for Some
Items (The Trash)
There’s
a lot of stuff we collect over time that has absolutely no purpose anymore and
needs to be trashed. Find your Dumpster Rental Omaha NE and get rid of the stuff that has
no value.
You’ll be surprised at just how much stuff you have lying around that just needs getting rid of. This will make a huge difference and help declutter your place.
Find New Homes for Your Belongings
You
may no longer have any need for some of your belongings, but there are plenty
of other people out there that can make use of them. Invite your family and
friends over to see if there’s anything they want to take and find a local charity shop to
take the rest.
Donating
items to charity shops is a great way to get rid of unwanted belongings while
also ensuring others benefit from them.