5 Ways to Deal With Your Shit
I love most of the things that have entered into my home and life, but there comes a time when it's time for it to go, whether I'm done with it, it served its purpose, grown out of it, got tired of it, or so many other reasons. Now, I don't go around and hug it and tell it "thank you." Well, wait, I do for some things, but not everything. But I always appreciate what I have had when I get rid of things. It's important to always be grateful and appreciative of all we have. When it's time to get rid of some of your shit, here are five things you can do:
Donate
Donate your shit to research shelters, community centers, churches, Goodwill, Habitat for humanity, and other places in your area. See which items they need and take and which one feels good to give to. This is also a time to assess the item. Is it truly worth being donated, or does it need to be recycled or thrown away? Please don't use donate sites as garbage sites because you don't want to throw them away. That's just avoiding dealing with your shit, which you can read about further down the list.
Sell
Post online, do a garage or estate sale, and or sell to consignment shops.
Gift
Post your items for free on community sites or ask friends and family if they want them.
Recycle
Research what your local recycling center takes. Different places take different items; some paint stores will take your paint even if you didn't buy it there. Find out where to take your hazardous waste, like used batteries.
Throw your shit away
Many of us have a hard time letting things go, but some shit just needs to be thrown away. A guilt can come with adding to the landfill or getting rid of something that was once valuable to us. This is a great time to set an intention, journal about it, pray, or meditate, whichever you choose, but DO THE WORK!
When I know where I'm going to take the stuff, it helps it make cleanout, organizing process so much easier. I've found that when I know where things are going when I'm done, it won't sit in my garage, or car for 6+ months. (You know I'm not alone in this!)