Pretend You Are Moving Get Back to the Basics
So, do you have a lot of treasures in your home that are taking up room? You love everyone of them, but really hate to see them go. You just can't get yourself to let them go. You have enjoyed the pieces as you found them from Thrift Stores, Yard Sales, Estate Sales, while junkin, and so on. You maybe found some really sweet deals when you acquired them, you have sold some of them, given them as gifts, repurposed upcycled some of the pieces, but you are still haunted when viewing your inventory, right?
Don't worry, you are not the only one to have this issue. So, what do you do? What is really haunting is what if you had to move, and how would you move all of this? Think of all the excuses you generally use, and then imagine that you truly have to move. Ouch! What a job it would be to wrap everything, maybe get upset that you have so much, wonder why you did not down size sooner, and etc. Well, some of us are really moving, making plans to move, maybe consider a move, and some of us are predicting maybe for the future with our goals we set. It happens quite often. So, what do you do with all your pretties?
We all have addictions of hoarding in some ways. Instead of dwelling on when is the right time to do this, consider doing it now! Truly think of it as you are moving. I am sure you got some really good prices when you were thrifting, yard saling, and digging for some of those treasures. You have sold some pieces, given some away, repurposed some, but you still have pieces sitting there from maybe when you first found them. It's time to let them go by donating them back to charities, and to the thrift stores for those who truly need them, and can use them. It is time to let someone else enjoy them, use them as needed, and to enjoy them in their own way as we ourselves have.
As soon as you have thoughts of moving, and to down size you need to work on it. Don't give it a second thought. Box it up, give to charities, donate, and find thrift stores for these things. If you leave them sit by finding excuses, have secondary thoughts you will find the boxes piling, and then get upset you did not do it sooner. Just remember that you are "moving" and keep that thought with you. The sooner you can do this, the much happier you will be.
Hey, our addictions don't go away for thrifting. Sometimes it does us good to refresh our inventory/treasures with new pieces. But, first making that "move" by making room for the new must really be done.
Just tell yourself repeatedly that you "have to do this" and you "really need to do this" LOL:) I know it hurts, but again think of it as "moving" Let that thought make you nervous, and get to doing it. You will find it does help, and it really feels good too. I myself have not had any time frames of doing the down sizing that I have been dealing with. It sure does feel good to do it! I don't want to get stuck packing all of this, and I enjoy making the room for other pieces I might find along the way too.
How about it? Finding yourself over whelmed with all those treasures? It will be hard, but take that first step, and do it one at a time. You will truly be happy with your decision, and maybe make a few others at home happy too.
Don't be over whelmed. There truly is some hope. LOL:) I hope you enjoyed your visit with Thrifty Shop Girl, and found that the thought of "moving" will truly help you. Take care, and see you all again soon. Happy Thrifting!
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