My basement was full of stuff. After 24 years of accumulating, I finally started decluttering and it was so satisfying.
Briefly

"I've used my 'creativity' as an excuse to accept the growing collection of unused miscellany in my house, which stretches from a forgotten attic to a huge basement with more than 1,500 square feet of nooks and crannies in which to hide things."
"I am not, and will never be, a minimalist. But having lived through the clean-out of my parents' home, I am determined to leave a curated and coherent legacy of stuff behind."
"I choose a small task, such as a file drawer, closet, or shelf. Here's the trick: I plan a meaningful reward for completing the task - a coffee drink with whipped cream or a pedicure."
"Even more fun, I've found declutter buddies - people who won't judge you and can spend time with you and your things."
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