You go girls!! Decluttering is AWESOME! Be careful though.... once you start you can't stop.
My one bit of advice is to limit yourself to one drawer, one cupboard or one room at a time. I started with my kitchen - the first cupboard was the recipe cupboard (I was so proud I posted pics on FB). Next to go were the drawers, followed by the pantry. DH was appalled when he first discovered I threw out cuttlery (it was old and grucky - not even vinnies would want it!).
Next weekend I'm starting on under the sink(s) - kitchen, ensuite, bathroom and laundry. The week after that is the linen press. I give myself a small job to complete otherwise I find myself in a bigger mess than I started with!
Sorry... meant to add that I've slowly been getting rid of things too by putting them up on Gumtree. Better than a garage sale (as I couldn't handle the planning) and it puts a few dollars in your back pocket!
Well if it is crazy hormones, then I always have them lol. I don't do clutter. It ruins my zen....my hoarder DD is testing me I'm sure lol.
Start small so it's achievable and you're spurred on by success.
Totally agree with Teirae and Cass with the be ruthless and put it away. If it doesn't have a home either re-prioritise something else or get rid of it.
I have a six month rule - if it hasn't been used it goes, if the temptation to keep it remains while waiting to sell/recycle, sometimes you need to trash it - out of sight/out of mind
I also love baskets, clear plastic storage containers and Tupperware storage for sorting, storing and keeping things looking tidy..... and yep before you ask, I'm anal
You could always do a Carrie Bradshaw and make three piles - Keep, Store or Trash!!!
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