Getting rid of stuff is tough, period.
But eliminating something you’ve barely, (if ever), worn or used makes it even more challenging.
I hate when I buy a shirt or dress and see it hanging in my closet with the tags on it a year later.
There’s some reason I haven’t worn it, (usually buyer’s remorse), but at the same time, I just I can’t get myself to part with it. It’s just too good to “give away.”
I know logically it would make sense to donate it and move on. But really, it’s so much easier to part with things that you’ve gotten a ton of use out of – because at least you feel you got value out of it.
Am I right??
So, what’s the deal? How can you make this approach easier, whether it’s your barely used crock pot or once touched gardening tool?
Personally, I have to talk myself through it. Really. Like out loud.
In fact, in today’s vid I’ll tell you the three questions I ask myself when I’m faced with these type of situations.
Do you think answering any of them will help YOU when your brain and heart are pulling you in two different directions?
I’d love to know. (And know that I’m not alone in making these tough choices). So puh-lease don’t be shy to join the conversation over in the comments.
And thanks as always for lifting my spirits with your support and love.
Here’s to easy decision-making,
Xo,
Mridu
P.S. I’m leaving on Sunday for my big two-week getaway across the world! So I’m putting the finishing touches on my FREE Power House workshop – and I can’t wait for you to get in on it when I’m back . Stay tuned…
What a great way to think! Love it!
I love your three noble and caring reasons to help get rid of things that are in perfect condition. Let me share what I tell myself (not questions I ask) when I have to part with something new. It’s really an extension of what I tell myself when I get back from the grocery store and find a big bag of Skittles that somebody put in there. (Oh, wait, that was me 🙂
In this case, I tell myself, “The damage is done. You’ve already wasted the money. The real waste will be to your health if you eat those Skittles.” Usually I try to take the candy to work or otherwise get rid of it.
With clothes, I have to accept the fact that the things I haven’t worn and am not going to wear have got to go. It gets easier after you form the habit, and I can now pitch stuff from my closet with ease. In fact, now just looking that the things I no longer want “gets on my last nerve!”
Enjoy your time off. Love your videos.
Thanks Steph! Love that you loved it! 😉 Thanks for your continued support. xo, mridu
Couldn’t agree more Kathy! And you’re right. The more you get into the habit of letting go of stuff, the easier it becomes. I love the thought of “the damage is already done…” So right! Thanks for sharing your inspiration Kathy! xo, mridu
Actually, I’ve never thought about donating in quite the manner you expressed. Got me to thinking though.
1. Donate your time and talents (labor) to help a person, cause, or organization.
2. Realize a material need that you can fill from items that you have on hand in your own home (new, gently used, or timeless).
3. When you see an exceptional good purchase that you can make for an organization, purchase and donate the item(s).
Example: I reorganized and cleaned a church kitchen. We donated 3 sets of used good condition matched Tupperware canisters, new unused kitchen towels, new unused large serving spoons, extra whisks/knives/spatulas, utensil corral, and knife block. Bought gloves, dish clothes, colander, large Cook pot and lid, dish pans for soiled utensils, scrubbers, sets of large commercial serving spoons that stack neatly, ice scoop.
That’s not all, cause I used a label maker to tag the doors and drawers so all kitchen help would know where to find things and maintain order.
So you see by asking myself your three questions about letting go of things in excellent condition, I concluded that getting involved in helping others helps me see a need that I can fill from my own “things in excellent condition.”
PS New unworn clothes would be a great donation for Battered Women’s shelters. Same goes for those shoes and purses in great or new condition.
Carolyn, I’m so in agreement with your lesson of service. Helping others truly gives one so much pleasure and purpose. I love how you tied that in with making it easier to let go of things. When you’re in service to others (and not just yourself) it really is easier to “let go” and it makes it so much more meaningful. Thank you for sharing this amazing message friend! This was awesome! With lots of love, mridu
Loved your 3 questions to help with letting go of New, Unused Stuff…!!! (My fave is # 3.) ;o}
Along that same line, when I finally decide to let go of something new, or expensive, or beautiful that doesn’t fit, etc., and donate it to the local Goodwill, I tell myself how tickled someone else will be to find such a wonderful treasure… It makes me feel like I’ve “made their day”…!!!
I’m happy that it will make someone else Very Happy…
That’s such a great way to think about it Steph. Bringing joy to others, brings joy to ourselves. Fabulous message. Thanks so much for sharing friend! xo, mridu