6 Reasons Letting Go Of Stuff Is Hard (And What To Do About It) from MakeSpace

This is one of the better articles I've read about why people struggle with getting rid of clutter and other stuff in their homes. The sentimental thing is my biggest personal struggle.

Picture this: You decide to declutter your home, but despite your best intentions, 30 minutes into the project you’re surrounded by a pile of old college T-shirts, wearing a fedora you forgot you had, and sifting through your dresser drawer contents like they’re relics.

We’ve all been there before. Decluttering is difficult, and can often be emotionally draining, anxiety-inducing, or even painful.

Why is letting go of stuff hard?

Because — thanks to a few well-worn excuses — it’s insanely easy to justify why you might need to keep something.

But here’s the good news: The first step to letting go of clutter is learning to understand the fear you have about parting with a particular item.

Here are the six main reasons letting go of possessions is hard, plus tips for how to move past the fear and make more space in your home — and your life — for the things that really matter.

Creating a Cozy Life - Dealing with the Stuff

If you haven't downloaded (and used!) the different things I've created to help with clutter and organization, here they are. They are all free and lovely so use them and benefit from them!

• Embracing the Simplicity of Homemaking (Subscriber PDF available)
• Weekly Homemaking (Cleaning) Checklist
• Home Inventory
• Clear It Out Challenge
• 5 Minute Homemaking Challenge
• Use It Up Challenge
• Getting Rid of Things You Don’t Need Challenge
• Laundry Room Cleaning Checklist