Tidying Up

You have probably seen many shows on television about how people hoard several different items, either because they love to shop, or they have collected many articles over time and cannot bear to part with them. It gets to the point where their closets and even their entire homes are filled up completely, and it is nearly impossible to move around. You may know people like this in your own life, or perhaps, you are one of these people. If you are reading this book, then I will assume that the clutter in your space is taking over your life. 

You might be wondering what the big deal is. So what if I, or anyone else, collects a lot of items? Well, the stuff is yours, and you have every right to do whatever you want with it. However, what I want to address are the psychological issues that result in clutter building up in your life, as well as the effects the same clutter has on your psyche in the long run. 

 The Clutter in Your Life

 Why You Have Clutter

 Why You Don't Recognize What Clutter Is

 You Don't Know How Long You Should Keep Something

 Why You Are Buying Too Many Things, You Don't Need

 The Consequences of Too Much Clutter

 Breaking Your Relationship With "Stuff"

 Getting Over the Endowment Effect

 The Benefits Of Decluttering

 Decluttering Equals Increased Focus and Productivity

 Decluttering and Improved Health

 6-Week Decluttering Challenge

And much more! 

While decluttering can be very difficult at first, it can also be very freeing and have a positive impact on your life in every way. In this chapter, I will go over various different techniques for you to start reducing your personal items or reorganizing them in a proper fashion. Either way, your home, and workspace will become more appealing and habitable.