July 13, 2016 - Downsizing Without Sacrificing
Are you moving to a smaller home? Are your closets overflowing with too much stuff? Do you want to clear out your home in order to help clear your head?
Once you learn how to downsize your stuff without sacrificing the items you really love or need, you’ll enjoy freedom from anxiety-inducing clutter and will gain more space to relax and enjoy the lifestyle you really desire to have in your home.
The Perks
There are plenty of perks to downsizing. They include:
- The option to sell your extra stuff for extra cash
- Reducing your mortgage payment and putting that money toward other financial goals
- Spending less of your free time maintaining and cleaning your house and yard
- More quality time together with your family since there is less room to spread out
Even if you’re not planning a move, dejunking is still a good idea. You’ll feel more relaxed and satisfied living in your current home when it’s clear of all the unneeded, unwanted stuff that you have stashed.
Commence with the Clothing in Your Closets
Start by creating a “capsule wardrobe” and eliminating all other clothing items and accessories from your closets. What exactly is a capsule wardrobe? It’s a term used in the fashion industry that refers to a collection of high-quality, essential items that fit well and will never go out of fashion.
The theory behind curating your closet is that by eliminating items that are out of style, don’t fit very well, or that you don’t love, you’ll expend less time and energy on unimportant things such as deciding what to wear every day. Then, the energy that you save can be put to better use.
Ditch These Duds
There are certain items that, when left unused, should probably just go away. They include:
- Exercise equipment
- Kitchen appliances and gadgets
- Extra car
- Childhood memorabilia
- Furniture
- Books, magazines, DVDs, and other media
- Paper files
- Home decor and holiday decorations
When you get rid of these items, you give yourself room to breathe and the chance to live your life without being overwhelmed with the chaos that clutter can cause.
Store the Extras
If you’ve pared down your belongings but still want to clear out space or need to hang onto some things temporarily, a great option is to put the extra necessities or “nice-to-haves” into a personal storage unit facility. Choose one that has good access hours and security features.
Always pack your items properly and move things with care to ensure they remain undamaged from water, heat, pests, bumps, and breaks.
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