Make choices

Getting rid of stuff that you don’t need can be very therapeutic for your soul. But sometimes this task can feel insurmountable. To make it easier for yourself, start small. Identify one specific area that you would like to clean up (like a shelf in a closet, or a drawer) and focus on it.

HOW TO: Identify a small area that you will be working with. Ask yourself three questions about each item in it: Do I need it? Do I love it? Do I use it? If the answer is “no” to all of those, get rid of it. If the answer is “yes” to at least one, answer another question: Where does it belong? Find a specific home for each item.