(Make sure to label the box with the date you store it!) ❏ I don’t do guilt or obligation with presents. It buys me some time, but if after a year I haven’t missed or needed it out it goes. If I am not sure about getting rid of something I put it in my “wait and see” box in the attic. I only have a couple of their school books of their stories, drawings, etc. For example, I only keep one baby outfit to remember how small and cute my children were I don’t need to keep them all. I allocate each family member one large plastic box each for memories, and they need to decide what they choose to keep in that limited space. Useful Criteria: Is it useful, beautiful or meaningful to me? Does it give me joy? ❏ I have limits on how much sentimental and meaningful stuff I keep. With uncompleted projects and hobbies I ask: How committed am I to finishing this? Do I really need that on my to do list now? Is this genuinely useful in my life or could someone else have better use of it? When was this used or worn last? Why is this? (If it’s been longer than a year it usually goes!) What’s the worst thing that could happen if I let this go? Could I live with that? How many of these do I really need? Could I manage just as well with less? Is this enhancing my life or taking up space? ❏ I have good questions and clear criteria to help me decide easily. I don’t dither and am able to quickly identify what to keep, give away and discard. See how many of these decluttering tips you can check off as systems you currently use, or add them to your routine to free up time and enhance productivity at home and in the office. If you find that Marie Kondo’s c lutter clearing technique isn’t working for you, try this. This is a great checklist for both decluttering and time management. Do You Have the Mindset of a Minimalist? Take the quiz below to find out how to declutter your home.
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