To be honest, you don’t really need an excuse as to why you shouldn’t go Marie Kondo on your room or your wardrobe. Apart from hoarding mites and dust in your old clothes, it has been said that the process of decluttering can help you bring some clarity into your life, and when you’re lost for thought because imagination just isn’t coming close, you gotta start cleaning. And Julian from WDHANFTSY has just the tips in mind to get you started on clearing your stuff out.
How To Decide What Should Be Removed and What Shouldn’t
When going through your items, first you have to go through a selection by asking a few questions:
Have I worn this in the last year?
If you think you’re going to be wearing this again after putting it off for the last year, throw it away.
How many times have I worn this in the last year?
If it’s less than 3 times, just let it go.
How many t-shirts of the same type do I own, and will I wear them often?
Apply the first two questions above, and let it go.
It’s a gift, but you don’t want to let it go, but will you ever wear it in the near future?
Are you going to wear that gift ever? If no, let it go.
Separate your clothing into several categories (home wear, go-to outfits for going out, cold weather, sports). You’ll notice that you do not need THAT many pieces for that specific category.
Unless your winterwear is Arc’teryx or a North Face GORE-TEX Jacket, you don’t really need it.
Do I still fit in this?
Need we say more?
But what about items? Not to worry. We have that covered too.
Do you have 3 or more of the same items?
If you have more than 3 of something, you might not need the 4th and more.
Do you still need all your childhood toys?
If you are saving up a particular item for the future use like when you have kids (eg: toys, soft toys), it is advised to keep only the educational things and not things to play with.
Does it help you develop a skill?
If it does not help you develop a skill, let it go.
You don’t actually need all your boxes.
All that boxes you think that might come in handy in the future, throw them out or use them to throw your rubbish or unwanted stuff. Chances are, you will obtain new boxes in the future with your new purchases.
Do you have half-finished items?
If there are some items that is finishing (eg: paint, crayons, etc), try to use them up and dispose of them. Finishing items will eventually have wear and tear or aging which may not provide you the same service or benefits as it did when you first purchased them.
