I know it can be difficult to be objective about stuff, especially after it has been piled all around us for a while. As it piles up around us we become more and more complacent about it, forgetting why we have it and what its use is.
Here are two simple questions to ask about some common household items that may be lurking in the corners of your countertops, closets and drawers.
Here are two simple questions to ask about some common household items that may be lurking in the corners of your countertops, closets and drawers.
Magazines
Will I bring old magazines with me to the doctors or mechanics so I can read mine instead of theirs?
What percentage of the magazines or newspapers that I pay for, do I actually read?
Newspapers
Have I ever browsed through a pile of old newspapers in my free time, looking for old information?
If I really needed to look for information in old newspapers, wouldn't a trip to the Library or a Google search cover my needs?
Keys
Do I remember what lock this key is for?
Do I still own or use the lock for which this key belongs?
Instruction Manuals
Will I really forget how to use my toaster?
If I am keeping for warrantee reasons only, has it expired?
Twist ties
When was the last time I needed a whole pile of twist ties at once?
If I already have a collection of twist ties, do I need more, and for what?
Souvenirs
Do I have a mountain of pictures of my trip that I can look to reminisce instead?
Will I ever really use that tacky novelty ashtray I bought on my last holiday?
I recognize the fact that in this world we are bombarded with paper, information and stuff and that getting overwhelmed by it is something that can happen to anyone.
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Warmly,
Michelle Panzlaff
Another past article of interest:
http://www.tidytiger.biz/1/post/2010/03/the-top-questions-to-ask-yourself-about-your-stuff.html
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