Clutterology
Here are a few reasons for clutter. If you see yourself in any of these scenarios, take heart. By recognizing what leads you to accumulate clutter you can make the transition to a clutter-free life.
You inherited it from your parents:
Your children may continue the cycle of clutter you learned, or you may drive your mate and friends crazy.
You might need it "someday":
By letting go, you'll find that most of the time you’ll never need those things again. And if you do, you'll likely find similar (or better) things to replace them.
Clutter is part of your identity:
Are you overly sentimental about your things or gifts you receive? By eliminating the clutter, you are not throwing away your friends or family's love or memories; you are simply releasing the unneeded or unused items to make room for the things that matter most to you.
You're bombarded by "more is better" reasoning by marketers:
Do catalogs invade your mailbox? Are companies constantly trying to sell you the newest do-hickey, clothing, home décor or kitchen gadget? Next time the urge to buy grabs you, ask yourself if it will REALLY make your life better - or just take up more space!
Clutter fills a void in your life:
Clutter can help to hide loneliness, anger, fear, and other important emotions. It fills time and space and keeps you focused on things other than your problems. When you free the clutter, you’ll free yourself to deal with the real issues around you. It may be tough at first, but the rewards are endless.
Lack of organizing skills:
This is more normal than what you think. When you start in and create a process that works for you and your family, that’s all that matters. There is no right or wrong way to get organized.
Lack of time:
Not enough time…the magical phrase. Until we make the time to get organized, we will lose even more time.
The Dumping Ground:
You are so sweet and nice that you allow your friends and family to use your home, basement, and garage as a dumping ground for all of their things. Your sister's couch doesn't belong in your garage...not even for a day.
Lack of investment:
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Whatever the reasons you’ve accumulated clutter, once you recognize them, you can move forward and begin your new life.