By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
There are many options for getting rid of things that you no longer want or need. First, there is selling what you own. Keep in mind that nothing is worth what you paid for it. This is difficult for some since anything we have invested in we think should be sold at the value we place on them. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. If you want to sell, do so with the mindset that whatever price you are able to get is better than keeping it. Look to see what others are selling on the secondhand market that might be similar to your items. The desire to rid yourself of things from your home is better than trying to make a profit. It can also take a toll on your time to list, and search, and wait. If you are looking to sell furniture, look into consignment shops who will sell your stuff for you taking a small a percentage for their services. It’s an option that gives you the freedom of selling things without the work. Make sure you ask any donation center if they pick up as well.
Your second option, and one that is the most meaningful, is to donate. Now, that being said, be sure the items you are donating are in good condition and do some research to check with local charities or churches to see what they are looking to receive. Not all places take everything. Get receipts for your donations because it may seem like a small ask, but you don’t know if you will be donating again throughout the year which could lead to a contribution to deduct from your taxes. Also, check with family or friends to see if what you don’t need could be of use to someone else.
The last thing is to simply throw it away. I say ‘last’ because, even though it’s easy, landfills aren’t the best option, it just may be the only one.
The fact that you are downsizing what you own is powerful. Being careful of how things are removed from your home, especially things that could benefit others, and keeping things out of our landfills is equally powerful.
It’s as simple as that!
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