I am a sales consultant for a well known direct selling company and have collected many 'things' over the past few years - (if you are one of the few that haven't been an avid collector of things as I know that there are a few out there that have resisted the urge - I'd call that success LOL).. Bonus gifts, rewards and prizes all collect after a while and now I'm drowing in clutter - ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
As I mentioned yesterday I joined a local freecyle group on facebook which has been great as I can take pictures and list to give away. People are lovely and not greedy and it's nice to know that they are going to people that would like it or need it rather than just dumping at the local op shop - plus if I go near there I might buy more stuff to come home.
So I need to ask the question... "do I want it..."? Yes ....but "do I NEED it...?" No! Probably not!
I really admire Peter Walsh and have read his books and watched his decluttering shows on tv and he is so correct with many things that he states. Things like we wear 20% of our clothing 80% of the time and if things aren't put away and looked after carefully then you have NO respect for them.
Also if you haven't used or looked for something in 6 mths then chances are you won't need it and I know some of the things that I am getting rid of I haven't used or gone on the look out for in the last 12 mths so they are definately not needed in this house!
So following also in the footsteps of Flylady and other organising type groups I have been reading about I'm doing 'Home Blessing's' and freeing myself of the clutter and un-organised chaos and clutter that I no longer need!
I will see if I can find a few episodes on line to watch as they do inspire me as it's about organising and although an American Show they do have some good ideas.
How's the organised chaos going at your place???
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