33 Questions: Future & Regret

When you’re decluttering, it’s easy to get stuck on the things you might need, the money you’ve already spent, or the regret attached to a purchase. But your decisions become much clearer when you start looking at the reality of your life today.In week two of the 33 Decluttering Questions, you’ll explore two categories that can make letting go particularly difficult: the future, and money and regret.You’ll consider whether you have a realistic plan to use something in the future, or whether you’re keeping it for a hypothetical version of your life. You’ll also ask whether an item could easily be borrowed, rented or replaced if you ever did need it.Sometimes the thing keeping you stuck is what you’re waiting for: downsizing, the kids moving out, or even getting permission from someone who can no longer give it to you. You’ll also look at what you could gain by letting something go, whether that’s physical space, easier routines or the opportunity to use a room differently.Then there’s the money. You’ll unpack the very common tendency to keep something simply because you spent a lot of money on it, or because letting it go means admitting you regret the purchase.The money is already spent. What matters now is the decision you make based on the reality in front of you.These questions can help you move away from fear, guilt and hypothetical futures, and towards more intentional decisions about what belongs in your home today.Join the Get Organized HQ Conference - tickets are FREEOver the next 3 weeks we're doing a mini series going through 33 questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what to keep and what to declutter.Week one is about your homeWeek two is about your mindsetWeek three is about your heartUse the questions when you're decluttering as a tool for decision making!Download the 33 QuestionsYou may also like to listen to these episodes:33 Questions: Priority and UsefulnessNeat vs TidyReducing VolumeWatch on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/dHqLAFvsbP4Join my communityLeave a 5 Star Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.