Simple Downsizing, Moving, Estate Liquidations
"Problems cannot be solved by the level of awareness that created them"
Albert Einstein
1. Plan Plan Plan - Create an inventory sheet to keep track of what items will be donated or packed.
2. Packandfind.com makes the task of downsizing and packing very easy.
3. If the thought of going through a loved ones items causes great stress, hire a professional organizer that can make this job of moving much easier.
4. Presort and Create memory boxes. Fill them with all of the things that bring back great memories. Then take each item out and photograph them. Make a book with Shutterfly.com and fill them with the pictures that are still holding the memories. You may now choose to donate or give away the items that are stored in the box.
5. Delegate and ask for help.
6. Tag items with different colored labels for relative identification. Each person will have their own label to designate what items they want. Use eco-friendly labels.
7. Think outside of the box. Do you really have the space or time to cart these items to your new home? Do you know where these items are fitting into your home? Now is the time to decide to downsize your life. Don't bring items into your home that have strings attached.
8. Take action. Lessons are to be learned here. Downsizing means just that. All of the things that were once useful are of little or no value now. Don't take on what you cannot handle.
9. Make peace with your past life. The memory of the future can be just as bright, or even brighter. Clutter is a state of mind.
Clutter Classified; "memory clutter" is what brought fond memories from the past "future clutter" is "just in case I need it" clutter. These are two of the problems most people have. By identifying these clutter problems you can become more accountable for your behavior and make this move easier.
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