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Hey all, time to get posting.

Do you guys journal your belongings? I noticed it helps me get rid of clutter-anxiety by sometimes journaling my stuff.

I simply write bunch of categories such as 'clothes' and then list how many pants I have, or shoes, and so on.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No but I occasionally make lists of things to let go. I tend to keep things I perceive to have value even though keeping them causes more anxiety or stress than the worth. Not clothes so much but physical items.

I moved about 1.5 years ago and have been donating/giving away things since then. It is refreshing to get rid of things.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Agreed! My minimalism journey also started with moving, you really notice how much stuff you have and how much anxiety it might induce.

I like the idea of the things-to-let-go list. My journaling also leads to getting rid of stuff very often, although recently there hasn't exactly been a lot of stuff I can throw away anymore. Damn it - decluttering was fun while it lasted.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I've long thought I should record all my books, and figure out which ones I will probably never read and sell them. Could probably clear out a shelf or two.