#goodbyethings

"If you cling on to the past, then how could you possibly move on? How could you possibly grow?"

It's been a trend, this little piece of advice. From a social services worker to an actual stranger (like clergyfolk or an author). I wonder why this rhythm courses through their thoughts, really.

Bullet points! Er, micro-manage...

1. Discard the preconception that you can’t discard your things 2. Discarding something takes skill 3. When you discard something, you gain more than you lose 4. Ask yourself why you can’t part with your things 5. Minimizing is difficult, but it’s not impossible 6. There are limits to the capacity of your brain, your energy, and your time 7. Discard something right now 8. There isn’t a single item you’ll regret throwing away 9. Start with things that are clearly junk 10. Minimize anything you have in multiples 11. Get rid of it if you haven’t used it in a year 12. Discard it if you have it for the sake of appearance 13. Differentiate between things you want and things you need 14. Take photos of the items that are tough to part with 15. It’s easier to revisit your memories once you go digital 16. Our things are like roommates, except we pay their rent 17. Organizing is not minimizing 18. Tackle the nest (storage) before the pest (clutter) 19. Leave your “unused” space empty 20. Let go of the idea of “someday”

21. Say goodbye to who you used to be ♥

Aug 28, 2016 Being A Minimalist CNA Insider

Aug 11, 2017 “21 tips to help you say goodbye to your things”

April 12, 2017 “Goodbye things, hello minimalism: can living with less make you happier?”