The accumulation of stuff can be debilitating in so many ways. Basically, it robs us of the space we live in. It also robs us of the money spent on all the stuff that takes up space in the place we live.

I am just as guilty of this as anyone else but I have managed, in my own way, to find solutions to the problem. I live in a very small home (less than 1,000 sq. ft.) that has limited storage space. When I moved into my home I made a conscious decision to keep the stuff to a minimum.

As most of you know, it hasn’t been easy.

I came across this article in Apartment Therapy that provides a different way of solving the problem and thought it was on target. Check it out by clicking HERE.

The idea of choosing what you like and having a clear view at what is left so you can decide how to deal with that is a good one. It also provides a bit of clarity when it comes down to being realistic in what we like, want, need, or not.

The other thing to do is give ourselves permission to let go of the stuff we don’t want, use, or need.

While I might not advocate for rushing this process of decluttering, no matter how you go about it, I do think it is worth setting goals and limits so there is actual progress.

Thoughts?