Spring Tidying a Better Way

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The Problem

Spring cleaning is a chore I don’t enjoy. Every year I pledge to purge and clean both of my houses, but I get overwhelmed.  After being married for nearly two decades and having children, I have accumulated a mountain of stuff. It is tough for me to discard anything with a potential use. In the past several years, I have been able to give more to charity but still hold on to more than I should.

The Book

Recently, I came across the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo. At first, I was a bit turned off at the idea of talking to my stuff and house, to each their own. But I did find her method of tidying by category useful and achieved a great deal by tackling each group one at a time. After a week, I have accomplished more than I did in several years of spring cleaning.

Final Word

I still have a lot to discard and tidy. There’s a dumpster in my driveway that is nearly filled and will likely be replaced to fill again before I finish. Plus I will have at least one load for a charity pick up. If you are like me and need a new way to become motivated to lighten your possessions, this is an excellent way to start.