How to get rid of excess unnecessary things in 11 quick steps?

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How to get rid of excess unnecessary things in 11 quick steps?

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I have a friend who refuses to get rid of even the smallest item because she thinks she'll need it someday. Her closet is full of all kinds of clothes, from sportswear (even though she doesn't play sports and isn't really the sporty type) to cocktail dresses in every color.

Plus, her closet is full of clothes in different sizes because what if she loses weight or gains weight and has nothing to wear, and the world experiences an apocalypse, all the stores go bankrupt, and she has nothing to wear to a cocktail party? That's why you need to have 6 cocktail dresses in sizes ranging from xxs to xxl.

There is no shortage of shoes with oversized heels, shoes without heels, and bolivia whatsapp list with heels “somewhere in between.” Sneakers, flip-flops, sandals, and boots in all colors and shapes. Hats, caps, and scarves. Jewelry. And then there are bags…there are more bags than you can imagine and what an average person needs, even if they changed their bag 4 times a day.

The problem is that she can't get rid of anything because, in addition to shying away from cleaning out her closet, she's also afraid that she'll need it all, even though her entire fashion statement actually boils down to 2 black combinations that are the easiest to throw on.

Why doesn't she want to throw anything away? Who knows (she doesn't know for sure either), and I've already written about a similar topic here and covered the main reasons why people can't get rid of the excess stuff they don't need and that clutters their living space.

I admit, I'm anything but minimalist. No matter how hard I try, I still can't live the philosophy - less is more. I love things, I love having choice, and I often fall into the classic traps of modern consumerism called - fast fashion at low prices.

In a world full of colorful ads, crazy sales, low-priced web shops, Instagram, and other lures, it's easy to forget about minimalism and become a consumer in the truest sense of the word, accumulating things that we don't really need (sometimes we don't need at all).

The internet is full of diametrically opposed texts and videos. From those created by brands and influencers advising us that we need more, more, and more, to those in which zen people like Marie Kondo throw out everything we own and leave us confused and with only a pair of underwear.

While I can't boast about minimalism, I can boast about my cleaning and organizing skills. I could never advise others, nor force myself, to adopt a minimalist philosophy where I move into 20 square meters of white space with a bed and a single plant in the corner.

What I always advocate is the concept of thoughtful ownership and purchasing. You don't necessarily need to be a minimalist to start treating things responsibly, understand what makes you happy, and manage to tearlessly get rid of what no longer makes you happy and doesn't need.

So how can you effectively, quickly, and without regrets reduce the amount of stuff you have and clean up your living space so that it is finally tidy, stress-free, and easy to navigate?
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