Let it Go

Most of us keep stuff we really don’t need....

Cutting down on clutter can be a daunting task – but a lot of us make it harder than it needs to be. Barbara Hemphill, author of “Taming the Paper,” has 3 common mistakes we make:

• Thinking you’ll need that someday. Ask yourself - what is the worst possible thing that could happen if I get rid of that.

• Saving papers. 4 out of 5 saved documents will never be used again – and could be replaced.

• Going it alone. You’ll need cooperation from family members. Convince them their stuff can go too – and you’re doing them a big favor.

Blaming others will get you nowhere. If you live with a pack rat, offer to help them get organized. Tossing their stuff without their permission could make matters worse.