These are the excuses that she says clutterbugs often say to her when she is de-cluttering their places:
“This is perfectly useful, I can’t just throw it away.”
This is everything that I own. Why does one person need 25 Delta goodie packs, 20 binders, looseleaf notebook paper, notecards, pens pens pens, toiletries that I can never use, purses that are out of style, random toys that are unacceptable to own, that I never liked in the first place.
“One day, this might come in handy.”
All the arts and crafts stuff that I own that I hardly ever use. Ribbons, scissors, cloth, glue, markers, colored pencils, pens, stencils, kits, electronics that are no longer in vogue, headphones from the planes, CD cases, small lotions/perfumes/soaps, ketchup packages, broken top halves of cosmetics - for the mirror....
“I need to buy a special gadget to help me get organized.”
I have already created an IKEA shopping list. I am going tomorrow.
“This holds a precious memory.”
Everything else I own. Maps, train tickets, brochures, boarding passes, photos, t-shirts (which I now use to stuff my handbags), knick-knacks, kitchyshit, toys, ceramics I made that should never be seen, wedding invitations, tickets to shows, metro tickets, business cards, pens that I stole (from Emirates Palace comes to mind).
My realization is this: most of my life can be divided into these categories - specifically toiletries, stationery, trash and momentos. If it's not one of the four - it's money (which I'm happy to have!)
Can my life truly be summed into these four things? Take a look around your room and tell me what meaningful things you have that I'm forgetting?
The problem is, I know what to trash but I can't bring myself to do it! TONS OF THINGS MUST GO TO GOODWILL. If you love to de-clutter, call me.
Tips I understand but am unable to follow. I have issues. HELP. I feel like once I move past this burden, I can be free to live. Save me! (I'm NOT sorry for the drama!)
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