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If you know the reason why you are keeping certain goods, then you are better equipped to let go.
“I may need to use this someday” or “This article of clothing will fit again once I lose some weight”.
when an individual does confront the idea of getting rid of the precious past material things in their life, they can often face anxiety, guilt, and feelings of avoidance.
cluttered home leads to a cluttered mind, one that is more reliant on the past instead of the present.
you’re able to figure out that you’re living your life based on your emotions about the past,
who could put your stuff to better use.
for a good cause.
Donating your old stuff instead of simply throwing it away is a great rationalization
the more often you do this, the easier it will become.
When we decide to let go of our stuff, we are at the same time emotionally indicating to ourselves that it’s time to move on.
You may be surprised to find that you know less about how you interact with your things than you thought you did.
