How to Unclutter Your Life
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I have posted many articles on getting organized and paring down. I came across an interesting article in our local paper which talked about the “100 Thing Challenge” and it kind of made me look at my own life and how many things I had. I want to recap some of the article here in this post mostly just to give food for thought. I don’t think I could do the “100 Thing Challenge” which entails getting your clothes, books, shoes etc. down to 100 things but it made me realize how far past I am the “100″ mark in terms of possessions. If that sounds vague read on to find out what was so thought provoking about the “100 things.”
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Just For Today Poem
New Years Resolutions Pauline Phillips
I have always loved this bit of advice which actually comes from Dear Abby’s mother Pauline Phillips. She adapted this meditation from the original credo of Al-Anon. I read it when it appears in her column at the beginning of the year but then I tend to drift away from remembering what it said.
So I decided this year to put the “Just for Today” poem on my site. I am going to try read it at least once a week and really take the advice to heart. This year my resolutions are all about better mental health and I think the “Just for Today” poem is a good set of guidelines.
How to Reduce Clutter & Get an Organized Home – Discarding Old Electronics
Disposal of Old Computer and Electronics to Protect the Environment
Electronics
Get rid of an old gadget or appliance as soon as you get a new one. Gadgets and tech products lose value quickly, so the longer you wait, the more worthless they get. Check Ebay to see if the gadget is worth something. Make sure to look at actual sales, not listings with initial prices that didn’t get any bids. You will usually get a better price on Ebay rather than trying to sell it in a more limited venue, like Craigslist.
If you can’t sell it, consider donating or recycling it.
How to Reduce Clutter and Get an Organized Home – Get Rid of Old Clothes
Clean Out Clothes Closet
You face your closet every morning. If you are having trouble finding things and it is making you late to work or school or wherever you need to be, you need to clean out your clothes closet. Start by getting rid of clothes that are too small, especially if you haven’t been able to wear them for more than a year, said Yahoo? Shine’s fashion and beauty editor, Jennifer Romolini.
How to Reduce Clutter and Get an Organized Home – Donating Old Cars
Charities to Donate Your Car to
Do you need cash from the car for another purchase or expense? While donating a car comes with tax benefits, you won’t see those benefits until the following tax season, said Mark Scoot, spokesman for AutoTrader.com.
Donate your car if it is a clunker or your goal is simply to get it out of the driveway. Most charities that accept car donations will pick them up within days of your call, Scott said.
