Trash or Treasure
Decluttering, It’s Not So Black and White
Look at the image above. What would you keep? Why?
The answer isn’t so easy, is it? There are several questions that probably come to mind immediately.
What is everything?
What condition are they in individually?
What kind of space do I have in my home for them?
Do I already have something that serves the same purpose, and better?
Do I have the time to repair or update any of the pieces that aren’t just the way I would want them?
Now imagine a spot in your own home. You can even take a picture like the one above if that helps you to hone in on just a few things. Ask yourself the same questions that you did when looking at this photo of someone else’s belongings. You don’t have to just know right away if something is a “keep” or a “go.” You can ask yourself some questions to help you make that decision. Then, having made the decision, make the necessary arrangements and plans to either update, rearrange, or let go of each item.
Happy decision making!