Some time ago I was introduced to the "Ten Basic Laws of Stuff", which explain why clutter accumulates and how you can manage it. The list was published in a book called The Complete Idiot's Guide to Organizing Your Life by Georgene Lockwood, which was published in 1999. Her list made complete sense to me, and I thought it might to you, too.
Ten Basic Laws of Stuff
- Stuff can't buy happiness.
- The more you have, the more you need.
- Useless stuff crowds out the good stuff.
- Dirt and bugs love stuff.
- Stuff stays where you put it.
- Stuff multiplies to fill the spaces you have.
- Over time you don't see your stuff.
- When you have a lot of stuff you have to pay over and over for it.
- Stuff affects your mental health.
- Stuff is valuable only if you use it.
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Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI did a little sort and cull earlier this month and donated a couple of shopping bags worth of treasures to a local community organization's upcoming garage sale. Feels good to be rid of stuff that is no longer needed!
ReplyDeleteWanna help me do this too? I have all of it in one room now. Now I must open that door and sort....maybe I'll have a glass of wine first. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think it's a good idea to start a project with a drink of your choice.
DeleteClutter makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteWe would be an interesting combination.
DeleteI need to get that book... I think I need a copy of this list on my refrigerator to remind me each time I head out the door not to come back with stuff.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to get caught up in the moment in stores isn't it?
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