There is a moment in your life when you get sick of having too many things around you or a moment in which you have to move to a new living space. This is a good moment to re-evaluate if you really want/need all the things that have lying around. Most likely you could get rid of half of your stuff and make some spare cash in the process.

Many of us are somewhere in the endlessly recurring cycle of buying stuff that makes us happy, watching it pile up, which makes us sad. A single “I’ll put it away tomorrow” and before you know it there’s not a clean surface in the house.

During the years, I have tried to purge my apartment of stuff, but this is always an ongoing, never-ending, battle. One day you have to decide what’s more valuable, having a place full of stuff that you don’t even need, or having a decluttered living space?

The Benefits of Decluttering Your Life

There are many benefits to owning fewer possessions. Even then, it’s tough to move into action. That is… until the many benefits of getting rid of clutter reveal themselves:

Less to clean. Cleaning is already enough of a chore, but having to clean around things you have zero emotional attachment to (or worse, actively dislike) makes cleaning the house much more stressful.

Less to organize. Finding things suddenly become easier. Things don’t just “disappear” anymore. You can actually move around your home and enjoy the space, instead of moving around things that are in the way.

Less stress. Looking around at the clutter is a nausea-inducing sight once your home becomes cluttered enough. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to look around and see a home you love?

Less debt. Spending less time shopping for material possessions and adding to the clutter means your wallet and bank accounts remain fuller, your credit cards’ statements are lower, and your home doesn’t get filled with costly things you don’t need.

More financial freedom. Most American households live paycheck to paycheck. Nearly half of those surveyed carry credit card debt. Decluttering, paired with minimalism, will help you build up savings to keep you protected in case of unexpected emergencies.

More energy for your greatest passions. With less debt, more financial freedom, and a clean home, you can now focus your energy on the things you enjoy instead of worrying about “Keeping up with the Joneses.” This will ultimately make you happier.

Tips for getting rid of stuff

1. Value It. Look at comparison websites to find out the approximate value of your stuff.
2. Go Online. A garage sale is a good idea, but you won’t get the reach websites like eBay or Amazon.
3. Donations. Whatever you can not sell, you can donate to one of many charity centers around the city.
4. Classifieds. Websites like Kijiji and Craigslist are always good places to advertise the bigger items that cost too much to ship.

Even if you don’t make a lot of money on the things you sold, at least you will have the extra physical space and a clear mind.

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