Spring cleaning is here time to reorganize and reduce what has been piling up over the last year. Or at least that is how the plan always start out. I know that I am not a 'dirty' hoarder like the shows on TLC or A&E but man, why is it so hard for me to let go of somethings? I try to justify each little item that I hold on to and that is exactly what I see on these shows. It would be taking it a bit far to say that I need a psychologist to hold my hand to make the decisions to let things go, but it is something that I struggle with. This year I have developed a system as a plan of attack. My thoughts are that by giving myself some guidelines instead of just randomly sorting through things may give me a better hope for this years stuff. The old saying goes, "you'll leave this world with what you came in with...Nothing!" and that is what I had in mind in the developed my 5 rules which I am hoping will make this spring cleaning a success this time around. I know it won't be easy but I am up for the challenge!
Rule #1 - When in Doubt throw it OUT!! (or recycle)
- No second guessing...time to be strong and go with your gut.
Rule #2 - Just because something is "still good" doesn't mean "it's a keeper"
- This one is going to be hard to follow! I will need to bring in reinforcements to enforce this rule!
Rule # 3 - Doubles maybe but Triple of something means it's time to donate.
- Exception for dress clothes, and every girl need more than one black dress.
Rule #4 - Share it, if I absolutely cannot let it go
- (clothing, shoes, or kitchen items specifically) let a sister or friend that is not know to destroy or never return borrow it for a season, maybe seeing them with it will inspire the use of it more often or the ability to finally let it go.
Rule #5 - Don't be a sentimental sap if you're not going to scrap.
- OK, if it's not going to make its way into my scrapbook or memory boxes time to say good bye. This will be the hardest of them all!!
