I should have disclosed from the beginning that I enjoy
organizing. (The closet(s) is my favorite)
But moving to a new place with no real connections or job and not
knowing, really, what I need to bring in my car---is making this kind of
organizing a bit daunting. I am really lightening my life.
Furniture and big items are easy to know if they are useful;
for items with personal connection I am taking photos like the bookshelf my dad
built before I was born and the black decorative chest from my aunt. As the Minimalists
(http://www.theminimalists.com/) say, “the item is not the person”. http://www.theminimalists.com/sentimental/
I know there are many ‘specialists’ out there that have many
systems about how to organize and what to organize with and the steps to
use. My process is simple and
direct.
1. Is the item useful? On a daily
basis, weekly, etc.? Making choices on usefulness is at the top
of importance
to consider.
2. How much
time does it take to care for something?
3. Is there
room available to store the item(s)?
4. Is the
item even something I like? (All our tastes change in time.)
5. Is there
a better version available?
Answering any or all of these questions will move you
forward in lightening your
life.
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