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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions ... To Keep or Not to Keep!

PictureIs this broken and if so, is it worth fixing?
​Does this inspire joy?

Do I know what this is? 

Do I need this?

​Why do I have this?
​
What is the worst thing that can happen if I get rid of this?

When have I last used this?

Does anyone in my household use this?

Is this a duplicate?  How many of this item do I need?

Am I keeping this item out of expectation or obligation?

Is this broken and if so, is it worth fixing?

Is this a future garage sale item?

Assign an A, B, or C  to the item
A:  Often used and enjoyed?
B:  Seldom used?
C:  Needs to go?

Does every item have a place where it belongs?
​
Do I have "too much"?

Does the 80/20 Pareto Principle apply?
Do I use 20 % of my belongings 80% of the time?
If so, would donating my unused items to someone who needs them and would get full use of them make sense?

Do I keep saying, "I might need this some day."
Do I really need it after all or do I already have multiples of the items?


Does your closet reflect who you are now, not who you were or who you might be in the future?
Am I hanging on to "trophy sized" clothes or "fortune paid" clothes that I no longer wear?  Why?

Physical Clutter = Stress!      
​Emotional Clutter = Stress!
Less Mess = Less Stress!
Can I increase happiness in my life by surrounding myself with belongings that simplify, energize and organize
and create a sense of well-being?

If I take photos of items, do I need to hold on to all of the items or am I able to let them go?
By downsizing and eliminating excess from my life, will I live more peacefully and freely?

Will I be able to work more productively with a transformed, organized space?
​How do I create optimal efficiency living and working spaces?  How do I get started with the sorting and purging?

Toss It List - Do I need to keep any of these items?
1.  Bad photos
2.  Expired contracts, coupons, manuals, policies, warranties
3.  Junk mail
4.  Never used cups, dishes, flatware, platters, pans, pots, vases 
5.  Old articles, brochures, catalogs, greeting cards, instructions, invitations, magazines, maps, schedules

                                           Energize and Organize helps people and businesses get organized!  ​
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  • Welcome
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Home Office Organization
    • Residential Organization >
      • Are You Chronically Disorganized? >
        • Common Characteristics of Chronically Disorganized Individuals
      • Are you Situationally Disorganized?
      • Organizing by Learning and Action Style Preferences
    • Senior Organization
    • Student Organization >
      • Executive Function
      • Improving Your Child's Organizing Skills
      • Organizing by Learning/Sensory Preferences and Action Style Preferences
      • Organization and Time Management Strategies for Kids with L.D.
      • Student Organizing Tips - Internet Resources
  • Gallery
  • FAQ
  • Resources
    • Charitable Donation Information
    • Decisions, Decisions, Decisions ... To Keep or Not to Keep?
    • Green Tips from NAPO-New England Professional Organizers
    • Insightful Education Websites for Children and Students with All Kinds of Abilities
    • Inspirational Organizing Quotes
    • Interesting Readings
    • Junk Mail and Telemarketing Phone Call Reduction Resources
    • Miscellaneous Organizational Tips
    • NAPO Code of Ethics
    • NAPO-NE Tips for Adopting Green Organizing and Celebrating Earth Day
    • NAPO-NE Tips for Practical Ways to Get Organized
    • Outstanding Professional Organizer Websites
    • Organizing Product Stores
    • Resale Information
  • Testimonials/In the News
    • Testimonials
    • In the News
  • Contact
  • Blog