9 Ways to Think Differently About Clutter

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It’s not really a “staple” item if you can’t remember the last time you wore it.

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If you’ve had it forever and never chosen to wear it over something else, you probably never will.

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Getting rid of items you were given as gifts is completely acceptable if they are uncomfortable, or itchy or you just don’t like them.

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Letting something go doesn’t mean you don’t appreciate the gesture in which it was given.

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Letting go of an item doesn’t mean letting go of the associated memories.

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Keeping one small part of something can be enough of a reminder if you can’t let go completely. Use one cup and saucer from the inherited tea set as a plant holder or something else functional. Alternatively display it in pride of place just as it is.

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It’s ok to get rid of something that someone else tells you you look great in if you don’t feel great when wearing it.

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It’s ok to get rid of something that cost you a lot of money at the time. If you’ve worn it loads then the cost per wear is really low and you got your money’s worth. If you didn’t, then you’re not really gaining anything by having it sitting in your wardrobe unworn.

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It’s ok to feel guilty if you think you’ve been wasteful. You’re still a good person. Guilt leads to behaviour change so learn from the experience, let go of the guilt, and choose to do things differently next time.