Empty That Storage Unit Now! What are you waiting for?
Are you still holding onto that storage unit, month after month, year after year?
Maybe you’re telling yourself:
• I’ll get to it eventually.
• I might need that stuff someday.
• I might regret letting it go.
But here’s the truth: every month you keep that storage unit, you’re not just spending money—you’re losing opportunity.
What could you do with that extra $100–$200 a month?
That’s not just rent. That’s money you’ll never get back.
And for what?
For storing things you probably should’ve decluttered when you moved?
What I Learned from Keeping a Storage Unit for Four YearsWhen I look back on my own downsizing journey, one of my biggest regrets is that I paid for a large, air-conditioned and heated storage unit—for four years.
Yes, four years.
When I finally emptied it, I donated or discarded at least 75% of its contents. What a waste of time, money, and energy!
But once I let it all go, I felt free, unburdened and proud of myself for finally dealing with not just the physical clutter… but also the emotional weight tied to it.
I didn’t realize how emotionally attached I was to those “just in case” items—most of which I hadn’t even thought about during that entire four-year span.
Letting go felt like removing a weight I didn’t even realize I was carrying.
What I gained?
Freedom. Peace of mind. And more money every single month to invest in the life I was actually living.
So let me ask you:
• What’s really hiding in your storage unit?
• Is it worth the cost—financially and emotionally?
• What would it feel like to finally deal with all of it… and let it go?
If you’re downsizing, decluttering, or simply longing for a simpler life, don’t make the same mistake I did. Empty your storage unit sooner rather than later.
Don’t let that someday stuff steal joy from your life today.
You deserve the freedom that’s waiting for you on the other side of that roll-up door.
✨ Need help getting started? My Minimalist Essentials Workbook is a practical guide to help you declutter with purpose, make confident decisions, and say goodbye to storage guilt for good.
Your 10-Step Plan to Finally Let GoStep 1: Schedule it like a move
Set a date. Treat it like a business appointment you cannot miss.
Step 2: Gather your team and a truck
Ask for help, and make it efficient.
Step 3: Bring the right supplies
Boxes, trash bags, markers, tape, water… and a get-it-done mindset that’s ready for tough decisions.
Step 4: Work in sections
Divide and conquer. Break the space into zones or rows so it’s not overwhelming.
Step 5: Ask the right questions
– Would I pay to move this again?
– Would I choose this if I didn’t already own it?
– Who am I now—and does this item belong in my life today?
– Am I keeping this for me… or someone else?
Step 6: Decide to decide
Sort into categories:
Step 7: Set boundaries
Use a single box labeled “Decide by [date].” Then honor that deadline.
Step 8: Deliver donations and discards immediately
No stalling. No second-guessing. Just do it.
Step 9: Don’t rent again
Once it’s empty, cancel your contract right away. No turning back.
Step 10: Celebrate
You just saved yourself money, space, and stress. That is worth celebrating.
A few final thoughts:
Your storage unit might be full of just-in-case items…
But your life? It’s happening right now.
Let go of the past so you can fully celebrate your present—and create a lighter, freer future.
If you’re ready to go deeper on your downsizing journey, my new eBook, A Journey to Less: A Life Designed for More, is here to walk with you, step by step. Because having less can truly give you so much more.
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