Comments on: Reasons to unclutter

By: gypsy packer

gypsy packer — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:09:33 +0000

Launchy.
Gets all of the icons out of the way, allows you to input website from the desktop, and now you can really appreciate your desktop art.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:51:25 +0000

@sandra:

Why is it a waste of time? It’s still keeping assets organized efficiently. Clutter is just as much mental — a disorganized set of computer files makes it cognitively more difficult to manage them.

Not to mention computer files DO take up physical space, just on a much smaller scale. A lot of people think they need more and bigger computers when what they really need is to evaluate whether they need everything stored on it and what they use it for.

By: sandra

sandra — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:54:17 +0000

Uncluttering a computer desktop, weeding out computer files, etc. seems like a total waste of time to me. They take up no physical space.

By: susan

susan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:38:04 +0000

I agree with Dawn 100%
I think that as one ages and needs to start getting rid of things it’s nice to do it while one is still alive.
How wonderful to give to a family member or friend a great piece of art or antique china or whatever. Hanging on to every belonging until death just seems silly. I would take joy in giving something precious to someone who would really appreciate it.

By: Dawn F.

Dawn F. — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:18:06 +0000

What about the benefits to your family if you stay decluttered? If something were to happen to you, wouldn’t it be a blessing for your family to have a limited amount of clutter, trash and waste to rummage through? I make it a priority to have my belongings and estate very tidy and organized (because that is how I love to live) for the benefit of both myself and my family.

Digging through piles, boxes and closets (and dreaded storage units – ugh) full of unwanted and forgotten possesions or wandering through papers looking for financial/estate documentation is NOT the gift I want to leave to my family upon my passing.

Living uncluttered = a present benefit for yourself and a future benefit for your family.