Surprised? Maybe you’re thinking,
“Where else would I keep my things?”
Or perhaps you're feeling a bit offended, thinking about all those boxes in various storage rooms you've rented or your old room at your parents' house still full of your stuff.
Before you get defensive, I'm not talking about short-term storage solutions with friends while you’re moving or keeping your surfboard near your summer surf school. You know exactly what I mean.
So, let me say it again: there’s only one place you should store your stuff – and that’s at home. And here's why:
1. OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND
You know the saying. It means what you can't see, you forget. Items stored out of sight at home or elsewhere will be forgotten.
So what? I’ll remember them eventually. What’s so bad about that?
It’s not ideal from two perspectives: the item's and the space's.
From the Item's Perspective: If an item isn't worth keeping at home, ask yourself if you really want it in your life. If not, donate, sell, or dispose of it and save yourself the trouble of storing it. If it is valuable, wouldn’t it be a shame to lock it away in a storage room where it gathers dust? Think about whether it deserves a place in your home where you can appreciate it.
From the Space's Perspective: Renting storage units for things you don’t truly want is a waste of money. And what about “free” storage spaces, like your parents' house or a friend's basement? Respect their space. Your parents might want to transform your old room, and your friend could use the basement for their own needs.
2. EMOTIONAL CLUTTER
"Out of sight, out of mind" can be a goal for avoiding emotional clutter. Storing old photos or your deceased parents’ furniture far away doesn't erase the emotional burden. Face these items honestly. Sort through old photos and keep the ones that bring you joy. Use your parents' furniture if it makes you happy, or let it go if it doesn't. Keeping things in storage won’t change your feelings or bring back the past.
3. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Taking the time to assess if an item deserves a place in your life before storing it away saves time, money, and emotional stress. It prevents clutter from accumulating in your home and respects the spaces of those around you.
CONCLUSION
Keep your stuff where it belongs – at home. Evaluate each item honestly before deciding to store it elsewhere. This approach will save you time, money, and emotional stress while helping you maintain a clutter-free and joyful living space.
Isn't that motivation enough?
Laura
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