Clutter's Last Stand
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Clutter's Last Stand
by Don Aslett
One of the few books that I have read several times.
I highly recommend it to/for anyone that has accumulated too much "stuff" and it has become a burden instead of a blessing.
He has several other books out, too - mainly about housecleaning and maintenance. One of my favorite authors!
One of the few books that I have read several times.
I highly recommend it to/for anyone that has accumulated too much "stuff" and it has become a burden instead of a blessing.
He has several other books out, too - mainly about housecleaning and maintenance. One of my favorite authors!
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He was my go-to author way back in the 80s. I read that book, plus others. He really helped with the emotional aspects, the psychology of decluttering, not just the how-to. I was very much stuck in the keeping of everything that had sentimental value. Don Aslett gave two pieces of wisdom that have stayed with me to this day:
1. Getting rid of the thing does not mean you're getting rid of the person who gave it to you, or the memory.
2. Take a picture of yourself with the object. Keep the picture and let the object go.
1. Getting rid of the thing does not mean you're getting rid of the person who gave it to you, or the memory.
2. Take a picture of yourself with the object. Keep the picture and let the object go.
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The hubs and I ask ourselves if we have any sentimental attachment to it. I came across a box of stuff this afternoon and got rid of what was given to me (80%) of the box. Donated to SAlvation Army. Little knicky knacks. Ugh!!
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