For some of us, it seems as if no matter how much we clean and organize our homes, there’s always that one type of frustrating thing that constantly shows up in multiples as excess clutter. For some of us, this can be papers, clothes, shoes, children’s toys, dishes, electronic parts, or just anything we tend to collect without really thinking about it. So when you decide to declutter, be mindful of those multiples you have around the home and consider the following:
At what point does too much of a good thing become too much?
-When it gets everywhere no matter how much you try to organize it.
-When it’s hard to let go of because of guilt, memories, or “fear of missing out” (or as some would call “FOMO”).
-When takes up an unnecessary amount of space.
-When you can easily live without it if you get rid of at least half of your collection.
-When you have items with the tags still on them, in their original packaging, or have rarely been used, if ever.
-When it’s an expensive habit.
If you’ve answered “yes” to two or more of the items listed above, consider purging those repeated items.
For me, my biggest vice is collecting purses. I had 21 purses as of last week. I ended up donating 7 purses to Goodwill, and I’m selling some of my gently used Coach purses and wristlets online. (Links to each item will be listed at the end of this blog post if you want to get an idea on how to sell an item online, or if you or someone you know may be interested in buying a gently used purse or wristlet.)
For me personally, getting rid of those repeated items felt liberating, but please remember to carefully consider your own personal values and where you are in life right as of now before purging several items at once. This should be done in moderation and not out of impulsivity. You can always revisit what is leftover and purge it at a later time, if necessary.
That being said, I still have 10 purses left. (Baby steps, ok?)
Items for sale on Ebay
Black Leather Coach Wristlet with Gold Chain (brand new!)
Brown Leather Coach Town Tote Classic Shoulder Shopper (gently used)