Excess is defined as more than is necessary, normal, or desirable. Stop the cycle of excess. More is not better when it causes stress and frustration. Use what you have and reduce to a manageable amount.
Read more to help get rid of excess:
Unsubscribe from as many mailing lists as possible. Doing so reduces both paper and electronic clutter, cuts down on daily decisions, saves time, and minimizes the effort needed to organize your mail.
Here’s a broad list of the kinds of mailing lists someone can unsubscribe from (both paper and digital):
Paper Mail (Postal Mail):
Catalogs (clothing, home goods, tools, hobbies, etc.)
Charity solicitations (fundraising letters, donation requests)
Political mailings (campaign flyers, party newsletters)
Credit card offers
Insurance offers
Magazine subscriptions
Store promotions and coupons
Local business mailers (restaurants, gyms, salons, real estate agents)
Email Mailings:
Retail/store newsletters
Promotional offers/discounts
Charity fundraising appeals
Political campaigns
Subscription services (newsletters, online magazines, podcasts)
Travel deals (airlines, hotels, booking sites)
Social media notifications (friend requests, updates, reminders)
Text Messages / Calls:
Retail promotions (coupons, flash sales)
Political texts
Charity donation requests
Survey companies
Subscription alerts (shipping updates, appointment reminders you no longer want)
Some of these can be stopped by directly unsubscribing, others through services like DMAchoice.org (for U.S. paper junk mail), the National Do Not Mail List, the FTC Do Not Call Registry, or simply by contacting the sender.
In our consumer-driven society, it’s common to have more coming in than going out. Aim to equalize your belongings—become an “equalizer” by letting go of as much as you bring in. This simple habit helps reduce clutter and makes cleaning and organizing much easier.
Help letting go:
Happy Spring!
Are you as happy as I am to welcome the colorful season of spring? It’s been a cold, windy winter, and I’m ready for the change of season. But before we leave winter behind, I’d like to share some of the projects I’ve been helping my clients with during the snowy weather.
Packing up holiday decorations: Realizing what decorations no longer make the cut, and preparing for a time saving set up for the next holiday season were important steps in this project.
We tend to keep paper because we’re unsure what else to do with it. Ask yourself, ‘When would I actually need to present this document?’ Consider all possible situations where it might be necessary. If you can’t think of a good reason, it’s time to get rid of it.
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