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How to Improve Your Life by Ridding Your Life of Stuff

February 9, 2020

Improve your life
Get rid of unused items and improve your life.

What comes to mind when you read the title, “How to Improve
Your Life by Ridding Your Life of Stuff”?

As one year comes to an end and a new one begins, most of us
inevitably ponder the following:

  • Make resolutions
  • Set goals
  • Decide to live more simply and economically
  • Get rid of stuff and organize what’s left

Truth be told, none of the above is very sexy. But every December and January we are challenged with how to improve our lives in one way or another. Let’s focus on the last point: Get rid of stuff and organize what’s left.

Improve Your Life by Ridding Yourself
of Stuff

How is your life improved by getting rid of stuff?

Clutter causes frustration. When you get rid of stuff, you get rid of the frustration that goes hand-in-hand with it. And you make way for living peacefully and efficiently.

Have you ever felt a wave of anxiety hit you at the thought of someone stopping by unexpectedly? Keep sinks, flat surfaces, and floors free of unnecessary stuff, and say goodbye to anxiety whenever the doorbell rings.

Rediscover useful stuff you need and throw out or donate the rest. Not only will you avoid spending money unnecessarily by buying duplicates or triplets, but you’ll also improve the lives of others who truly need the stuff you don’t use.

Are you building more shelves and buying more boxes to put stuff in? If so, clutter has taken over! Getting rid of stuff saves money on storage and frees up space to enjoy.

Clutter also creates an unsafe environment. Accidents are more likely to occur when piles of stuff are everywhere. Stuff crammed on the top shelf of a closet can fall and land on your head. Piles stacked on the floor can cause you to trip and fall. Reduce the clutter and create a safer place to live in.

Sell unwanted, valuable belongings you aren’t using and make some money to pay a bill or finance a home project.

How to Rid Yourself of Stuff That’s
Taking Over

1. Start small. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and stop before you even get started. But if you pick one closet or area, declutter it completely before moving on to another space, you’ll be enjoying a clutter-free environment before you know it.

2. Make decisions quickly. Don’t overthink what to “Keep,” “Throw Out,” or “Donate.” Here’s a rule of thumb to help you decide what to keep: keep only the items you have used in the last three months and items that are heirlooms or keepsakes. Throw out or donate the rest.

3. Ask questions. With each item, ask yourself these questions:

  • Do I still use this?
  • Is this an heirloom or a keepsake?
  • Is this in usable condition?
  • Would someone else use this item?

Improve Your Life and Keep It That
Way

The average household is overrun with unused belongings and stuff. Getting rid of stuff to improve your life is a time-consuming and tedious process. But once you’re rid of everything that doesn’t serve you and you’ve organized what does, a stress-free home environment is easy to maintain.

Is it time to improve your life with a new home? When you’re decluttered and organized, moving is a piece of cake. And when the time comes to sell your home, call me, Charles D’Alessandro, your Brooklyn Real Estate Agent with Fillmore Real Estate at (718) 253-9600 ext. 206 or email charles@brooklynrealestatesales.com. I’d love to help you find the perfect place to call home.


Charles D’Alessandro
Your Brooklyn Real Estate Agent
718-253-9600 ext. 206

The post How to Improve Your Life by Ridding Your Life of Stuff appeared first on Brooklyn Real Estate Blog.

SOURCE: Brooklyn Real Estate Blog – Read entire story here.

Filed Under: Real estate Tagged With: clutter, improving your life, organizing your home



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