Chris Savoie | Aligning Spaces https://www.aligning-spaces.com Take the first step towards simplifying your life. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:47:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.aligning-spaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/aligning-spaces-v2-initials-100x100.png Chris Savoie | Aligning Spaces https://www.aligning-spaces.com 32 32 20 Fantastic Questions to ask yourself when decluttering! https://www.aligning-spaces.com/20-fantastic-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-decluttering/ https://www.aligning-spaces.com/20-fantastic-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-decluttering/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 21:50:51 +0000 https://www.aligning-spaces.com/?p=1412 When was the last time I used this item?

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  1. When was the last time I used this item?
  2. How did I feel when I first acquired this item? How do I feel about the item right now?
  3. Am I holding onto this item for practical or sentimental reasons?
  4. If I came across this same item in a store today, would I buy it again?
  5. Does seeing this item truly make me happy?
  6. Is this item broken, faded, cracked, stained, torn, missing pieces or parts, or is otherwise damaged?
  7. Does this item take up too much space in my home?
  8. Does the cost of fixing this item exceed the current value of the item?
  9. Do I feel comfortable and enjoy using or wearing this item?
  10. Is this item a good fit for where I am in my life at this point in time?
  11. Do I own similar or duplicate items that could do the same job as this item?
  12. Am I holding on to this item “just in case”?
  13. Am I holding onto this item just because it was a gift?
  14. Does this item take up a lot of my time, energy, money, and attention?
  15. Will this item truly help me reach my current goals?
  16. If I am going to keep this item, how specifically am I going to use it and where will I store it when not in use?
  17. If this item suddenly went missing from my home, without my knowledge, would I even miss it?
  18. Am I holding on to this item for my benefit…or for someone else’s benefit?
  19. Does this item help make my home beautiful, warm, and welcoming?
  20. Do I really want to keep carting this item around with me for the rest of my life?

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