Making room for incoming holiday gifts
Gift-giving-season is fast approaching. I recommend getting rid of 10 items (per person) in order to make room for incoming holiday gifts.
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Save Time by Cleaning Up Your Email Inbox
The quickest way to organize your email inbox is to delete the messages you no longer need. A cluttered inbox takes time to sort through and makes it harder to find the emails that actually matter. Delete 10 emails a day that are outdated, redundant, obsolete, or no longer require action. By the end of the month, you’ll have cleared out 310 emails!
Give Your Wardrobe a Seasonal Check-Up
The change of season is the perfect time to take a fresh look at your wardrobe. As you switch out seasonal clothing, use these simple guidelines to decide what deserves a place in your closet, and what’s ready to go.
KEEP IT IF…
- You wear it at least once a year.
- It fits comfortably.
- It flatters you and makes you feel good wearing it.
- It’s appropriate for your age and current lifestyle.
- It works with at least three other items in your wardrobe.
LET IT GO IF…
- It’s outdated or no longer suits your style.
- It’s stained, torn, or damaged beyond repair.
- It’s too big or too small.
- It doesn’t flatter you or you don’t feel good wearing it.
- You haven’t worn it in a year or simply never wear it.
Remember: A closet filled with clothes that fit your body, your lifestyle, and the person you are today, allows for less stress and more order.
Getting rid of stuff
It’s helpful to have an exit strategy when trying to get rid of stuff. An exit strategy is a plan for removal. Include in your plan options for donation and recycling.
Declutter filter
When decluttering use the filter that an item needs to meet two out of the following 3 criteria – need, use, love.
- You need this item because it’s practical and helps make your life easier in some way. Examples are a functioning hair dyer, vacuum cleaner, and plunger.
- You use this item on a regular basis. Examples are shoes you wear a few times a week and electronics you use daily/weekly.
- You love this item. Examples are a quilt made by your sister and a painting you brought back from a vacation.
This filter helps make decisions on what’s worth keeping. If the criteria aren’t met, donate, recycle or give the item away.
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