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Tag Archive for: Getting rid of stuff

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Stop excess

January 1, 2026/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

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:

  • Use it or Loose it
  • Let go every day
  • Determine, Decide, Dispose
  • Letting go
  • Keep or not keep
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Be an Equalizer

August 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

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:

  • Exit Strategy
  • Stuff be Gone
  • Keep or Not Keep

 

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More is a 4 letter word

February 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

Having more doesn’t always mean better. In fact, it often creates more problems, stress, and frustration.

  • More possessions fill up space, leaving less room to breathe.
  • More things require time—time spent maintaining, moving, sorting, and searching for them.
  • More spending on things leaves less money in the bank.
  • More clutter leads to less peace of mind, as the visual overload can be overwhelming.

Tips on how to embrace less:

Reduce clutter

Do you reduce?

Donating is easy

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Evaluate holiday decorations

January 1, 2025/0 Comments/in Tip of the Month/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

A great time to evaluate your holiday decorations is when you’re putting them away. Before packing them up, set criteria for what to keep and what to donate. Consider these guidelines:

  • You love it.
  • You display it every year.
  • It’s one of your favorite holiday decorations.
  • It’s sentimental, and you would never part with it.

This approach ensures you only keep what truly brings joy and meaning to your celebrations.

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Gift Giving & Santa

December 5, 2024/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Janine Cavanaugh, CPO®

The gift giving season is upon us once again, and at this time of year I like to share my Organizer-friendly gift ideas. These options are alternatives to traditional gifts, because they focus on zero waste…

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