Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Clutter

One reason so many clutter-clearing efforts fail or remain uncompleted is that we have this idea that all that it takes to get rid of clutter is a little effort and determination. While a "just do it" attitude does help you get started and persevere, clutter-clearing is not quite so simple as that. Running unprepared into the not-so-simple aspects of clutter can bring all of our good intentions to a halt. To learn more, read Stephanie's article: When 'Just Do It' Isn't Enough: Coping with the Emotional Aspects of Clutter Clearing

Clothes Clutter

If you, like so many others, have trouble getting rid of too-small clothes that used to fit, that's probably because getting rid of those clothes feels like letting go of the hope that you will someday fit into them again. Remind yourself that plenty of "skinny" clothes will be available for you when you are ready for them, and that fabrics, colors, and styles will have changed.

When you do slim down to a smaller size, what will give you more satisfaction: fitting back into something now old and outdated, or buying yourself new clothes in a smaller size? Going down in size is not the same as going back in time. If you are sufficiently disciplined and motivated to loose several garment-sizes worth of weight, you deserve new clothes to celebrate the new you.

"So far I've de-cluttered 20 Walmart bags of clothes, 1 bag of hair accessories, and 7 bags of trash from my closets and dressers."
~ Clutter-Free Forever! support group member