Tips and tricks to overcome Hoarding!
For the past 15 ish years I’ve been quite the hoarder. I hoard clothes like crazy, shoes and anything you could possibly have multiples of. I have way too many pairs of socks, rings, earrings (that I have never even worn), blankets in my closet, sunglasses I never wear... I could go on and on all day. But the last few months I’ve realized that moving out of my parents place will be way to hard, and not to mention expensive, to move with 400 bags and boxes. I figure that even though I don't use some of my things, I will definitely need them in the future at some point... (If this is you, this is a red flag indication of hoarding)
Alas, I’ve found a way to declutter all my stuff.
If you haven't used it in the last six months, toss it. Now if its camping gear, or seasonal items, it can be given a second thought... Will you use this seasonal item when the time comes? Is this item broken and you plan to fix it one day? Is it just a cool little trinket that you don't know what to do with?
For clothes, Has it been worn in the last six months? Does it look good on you? Is it for special occasions? Did your grandma just buy it for you for Christmas/birthday? Is it seasonal? Something you actually wear when the season comes around? If not, TOSS IT! You don't need it. If you think whoever gave it to you might be upset, don't let it get to you. If they know the situation you’re in, they’ll understand.
My future goals are to become a nurse, and where I worked a few years ago, I was provided with a great discount on scrubs. I have over 40 scrub tops! Yes I used them in the past for work, but right now they are sitting in the attic in a box. They are the one thing I haven't been able to declutter. Cause scrubs are expensive!
Another way I found quite helpful for decluttering was the idea of having a Capsule wardrobe. A Capsule wardrobe is a wardrobe consisting of only maybe 40 pieces of clothing that each go with everything. For example,
10 tops, 5 bottoms and 5 pairs of shoes.
Bottoms can range from simple skirts, leggings, jeans, and maybe you could throw in a couple of dresses.
How many outfits can you create with those items? That could last you a month at least. Those 10 tops could provide you with 10 outfits alone that are unworn. After learning this concept my mind was blown, and I’ve been working really hard the last few days to create my Capsule closet! I really wish I took before and after photos for you guys. It is the world’s biggest difference.
Thanks for reading guys! :)
