So, what things trigger you to go on a decluttering spree?
Several things serve as triggers for me. I'm just "itching" to clear a massive amount of stuff from my life right now, even though I got rid of over a dozen carloads already in August.
What is causing this? Well, a couple of (well-loved) family members came to visit. One is an extreme hoarder. The sheer quantity of possessions that ended up in my house -- in every room on the main floor but the master bedroom and my son's room -- was simply staggering, especially when this was for only a couple of days. We're talking about a vehicle full of possessions. I would estimate that the items brought inside included at least six garbage bags (mostly clothing), 3 ice chests, a box of things, and a variety of assorted bags and misc. small stuff that came in a handful at a time. At least 1/2 of the visit was spend "fiddling" with all of this stuff (unpacking, sorting, resorting, repacking into garbage bags). This greatly reduced the time to visit.
I do NOT want to end up like this. I am now looking around me thinking WHAT CAN GO?
