Trapping your inner pack rat
These are the four excuses we often use to avoid parting with clutter, says professional organizer Lorie Marrero. Here’s how to send them packing for good:
- Excuse: I might need it someday.
What to say instead: I haven’t used it in years. If I need it again, I can always buy or borrow another one. - Excuse: I paid good money for that.
What to say instead: If I keep this but don’t use it, it’s still being wasted. Better to let someone else get some use out of it. - Excuse: It’s still perfectly useful.
What to say instead: It may be useful, but it’s not useful to me, and it’s taking up time and space in my life. - Excuse: It was a lovely gift.
What to say instead: It will make a lovely gift for someone else. Who shall I give it to?
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Hi there, Ian, thank you for quoting me! If your readers are interested, I write a blog as well where they can get more tips. Also, we have a unique online program at http://www.clutterdiet.com that allows people to get affordable help from the pros to organize their homes. I hope you like it!
- Lorie Marrero
Great post, Ian.
I am a terrible pack rat. I need to take this and put it to good use this weekend in my house.
Cheers
Jason