Clutter

For someone of my age I feel like I have a lot of junk. I also feel like this is a problem.

For about 6 months, I stored all of my belongings in a POD storage container that was not easily accessible. I hated that my stuff wasn’t being used and that I would end up buying things I already had just because I couldn’t get to it (I bought a comforter, but had about 4 in storage…). Even when I finally had a place of my own I still filled up every inch of my assigned storage closet in the basement of my building.

I recently found 10 rolls of tape in with my desk supplies. Do I really need that much tape? No! I need to reorganize and de-clutter my life. I don’t want to have anything in storage just because maybe, one day, later on, possibly I might want to use it.

I am actually finding it to be very hard and very slow work since I also try not to be wasteful. I wouldn’t just throw my unwanted items in the trash - everything will be donated. However, I still find myself trying to rationalize keeping my old things and trying to get some use out of them.

It doesn’t help that my bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet are a total 450 square feet of space. I have had plenty of time to spread out and jumble every thing up into one giant mess since I moved in 7 months ago.

I did start with my bathroom, which took me three hours to clean and organize. I was able to get rid of extra toiletries that I’ve collected but won’t actually use. My next step is the closet, which is a great place for me to shove everything that I don’t feel like taking care of. I haven’t been able to see the carpet in there for a few weeks now.

My hope is to catch up on straightening my space by the beginning of next year. I have other things I need to worry about and I want time to enjoy my space before I move again.