I can’t say it enough. That’s the easiest way to keep getting rid of things. Go through the same stuff over and over and over. Eventually, it sinks in that the stuff is controlling you. Once you realize that, it’s easier to let it go.
My health is taking a serious hit from the attic room. I’m congested and having headaches, my joints are aching and my eyes hurt. I’ve gotten rid of a lot but I’m downright flabbergasted at the amount of stuff still in the small room. Even my emotional health is being challenged. I have so many other things I need to get done but it feels like this room is holding me hostage, dealing with all it’s contents.
Frustrating. Overwhelming. Irritating. Embarrassing. These are just a few of the emotions I’m feeling right now. It’s time to take a break and eat some lunch.
But first, here’s what I’ve gotten rid of in the first round today:
- PS3 box
- Soccer ball lamp
- Dolphin lamp
- 7 VHS tapes
- Clock radio
- Suitcase
- Small speakers
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? game
- Instrument cleaning brush
- Orange Goop hand cleaner
- Mini fridge instructions
- Mini fridge ice cube tray
- 22 random papers
- 4 notebooks
- 5 catalogs
- 2 folders each stuffed full of papers
That’s 51 things for this morning. I wish it was 151 but maybe by the end of the day it will be. I doubt it but we’ll see!!
That’s a total of 378 for 2019! (And that’s all out of just one room so far!)
You are so right about repetition. I continually cycle through all my belongings.
Wowza!! Get it girl!! Hope you feel better tho!! Can u get one of the kids to bring down stuff in boxes, or garbage bags?
That’s a good idea! Seems like extra work but it might be worth it. I’m not feeling well at all tonight 🤧