By Daryl Ashley
Confusion Solution
It’s a good idea to take some steps to evaluate what you own to see if it is truly an asset or a ball and chain. We are so good about adding and holding on that we often forget to take stock. I, personally, do this often. Not that I’m OCD, I just have a bent for making my life simple and uncluttered. My situation is different than most, however, since I live alone and it’s easier to take the time to devote to simplifying.
Anyway, as life’s circumstances change so do our priorities. We wrestle between monetary value and emotion when it comes to letting things go. Really all it takes is a refreshed look at how we use our things and whether those things apply to our lifestyle as we move forward. If we have children, we have emotional connections. If we have lots of friends and family who we entertain, then we have decorations and tableware. If we have items we want to sell, we want what we paid for them. And, as we age, we are consumed with trinkets that remind us of special moments.
There is nothing that says we have to get rid of everything. It’s just good to re-look at what we own as life changes. We may have toys or cribs that we can pass on for someone else to enjoy. We have things we can sell to give us more space, just remember that they aren’t worth as much now as when we first purchased them. Usually used items are worth anywhere from 40% to 60% of their original value. So, if a lamp cost $200 you could expect to sell it for $80 to $120 depending on the market. It’s wise to do some research. As far as memorabilia goes, revisit with family and then pass down those souvenirs and documents.
Enjoy taking the time to re-evaluate. It gives us the opportunity to remember and to improve our space and our lives.
It’s as simple as that!
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