Keep boxes at least until you’ve opened the items, used them, and established that they work to your satisfaction. Then get rid of the box. If you’re not ready to do so, break the box down and store it flat for 6 months, then after 6 months get rid of the box.
Practice mindful de-cluttering.
Angry de-cluttering is done without thought, when we’ve reached a point of being overwhelmed and just start pitching stuff. Mindful de-cluttering is an orderly, systematic approach to making decisions about our belongings. We allow ourselves the time necessary to make mindful decisions based on our current needs and lifestyle.
When trying to find the best storage option for items ask yourself these 3 questions.
1. Where do I use the item? Store it where you use it.
2. How often do I access the item? Store items used frequently in easily accessible containers and locations.
3. What is the best technique for storing the item? Consider whether the item should be stored in a container, and if the container should be open or have a lid.
Tip: When packing up summer clothes, determine what is worth holding onto for next summer by answering these 3 questions:
Practice the One In, One Out Rule, especially if you’d like to reduce the current amount you have. For example, every time you purchase a new purse, donate, sell, or pass on an old purse. Every time you’re given a new coffee mug, re-purpose, recycle, or pass on an old one. Practicing this Rule will help prevent needless accumulation and stockpiling of unwanted items.
I’d recommend a modification of the Rule with items that we inadvertently bring into our space, for example, plastic grocery store bags, food storage containers, shipping boxes, gift bags, tissue paper, swag gifts, and free samples of products we don’t use. I’d recommend you practice the One In, Three (or more) Out Rule.
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