One last suggestion to assist you with Clutter Control:

This idea of clutter control is one of the biggest areas that people procrastinate on. You may want to build a support system to help see you through it (versus tackling it al on your own!). This could be finding a friend (someone not at all attached to your stuff and not afraid to hurt your feelings by asking ‘you want to keep THIS?’, more of a coach type person!). You may also want to tell others you are doing this project, announce it to your spouse for example, so the commitment is not just to yourself and you are less likely to talk yourself out of it! Being held accountable is a significant part of the process.

If you do find a lot of interesting emotions arising you may want to journal about old memories you are releasing or the old desires and dreams that have resurfaced. A coach, counselor or even an online chat group focused on clutter could help you deal with the ‘new you’ that emerges.

What are your thoughts on building a support system - how has this worked for you in other areas of your life? Do you prefer a mentor person who is successful at de-cluttering or a fellow clutter-bug?

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