Comments on: 11 Signs You Have Too Much Stuff (and what to do about it)

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:40:29 +0000

In reply to Shelley Merchant. Right you are. Everyone has their own way of detacting emotional attachment to their items. And if calling it “junk” makes easier then all the power to them. Appreciate the response.

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:09:10 +0000

In reply to Jackie.

Kudos to you that you’re already pretty clutter free! Your terms are great and I’m a big believer of using whatever terms you’re comfortable with. For me, telling myself that I’m getting rid of “junk” helps. It reminds me that it’s only stuff and that once it’s no longer useful to me then I should let it go. Different strokes…

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:47:03 +0000

Hi, I looked at your list and none apply to me. I’m very good at keeping my home clutter free. I do however have items that I am currently rehoming because we don’t use them any longer and hope someone else will. Plus it’s a good idea to re-evaluate your needs over time.
I hate excess items being called “junk”. We paid good money for items that took resources to make and money to buy. It is not junk. I simply refer to the items as “no longer needed” or “gently used” or “no longer working”. Does calling our items “junk” remove the emotion or guilt from getting rid of it? That is kind of sad.

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:09:15 +0000

In reply to Gloria. Yes, comments are public. However, if you'd like to join my email list I do respond to replies and questions.

By: Gloria

Gloria — Tue, 21 May 2024 01:29:06 +0000

In reply to Shelley Merchant. Are these comments for all to see.? I have questions, but personal to me.

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:48:32 +0000

In reply to Wilma Tate. Excellent advice! I love the concept of addition and subtraction - a very interesting way to think about it.