7 Simple Ways to Unclutter Your Clutter

1. Live in the present moment. Don't dwell in the past. There's nothing you can do about it. Stop saying "I might need it because I'll get back to it again some day." Look to the future instead.

2. One in - one out! When you buy one thing, get rid of one thing.

3. Convenience plays a huge part in getting organized. If you have to move four boxes to get to the thing you need, you know it doesn't get done. Make it convenient and you're more likely to do it.

4. Donate unwanted, unused, and unloved items to charity. You are helping an organization raise money, you are helping others who may need the item and you won't have to take care of it anymore.

5. Remove your name from mailing lists, calling lists and catalog lists. Stop the junk mail before it even gets to your mailbox.

6. You will never again look at 80% of the papers you are filing away. Can you find the information you are storing on the Internet? Then you don't need to save it.

7. Take one step toward the vision of what you want your life to look like. No matter how small a step, you'll be that much closer to your goal. Small changes often make a big difference. Don't forget to reward yourself all along the way.

What to Save and How Long:
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When you have too much stuff to get rid of, but it's still "good" what do you do with it? Here are some options you can consider:

  • eBay - over 40 million people can take a look at your stuff instead of the 40 who might come to your garage sale.
  • Amazon.com - sell your used books with an easily arranged account on this Internet site
Organizations that can help you with information on getting organized:

  • National Association of Professional Organizers: www.napo.net
  • National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization: www.nsgcd.org
  • Online Organizing: www.onlineorganizing.com
  • Attention Deficit Disorder: www.add.org
  • Children and Adults with Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder:
    www.chadd.org
  • SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web: SelfGrowth.com
Support Groups: Hoarding:

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