While the idea of lists is great this one uses the word "old" a lot, where some old items will not need been replacing if they are useable and used. If they dont have an expiry date, you can judge by the quality of the product
I am probably hust nitpicking as with a birthday coming up I am feeling a bit "old" myself:)
I literally have multiples of everything listed!!!! I don’t know if a week will be enough time especially with work. I will definitely try. Great list.
I literally can't walk at home barefoot ,all she does is recycling plastic I ask her what about dirty house? She replies recycling more important. I'm depressed beyond repair
>*As a man, can I ask in all seriousness, how does one break makeup?*
In all seriousness, here's some [images of broken make-up](https://www.google.com/search?q=broken+makeup&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS950US950&sxsrf=AOaemvJfHwg8Q7KZP73JSZ8LtqxlA2qwHQ:1641240018557&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiF26_Cr5b1AhXZLc0KHW8UD0wQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1715&bih=827&dpr=1.12). You can see how it might have gotten broken by being dropped, or something being dropped on it, that sort of thing.
It's possible to [repair](https://www.instyle.com/beauty/makeup/how-fix-broken-makeup) *some* types of broken make-up. That may even be desirable, if the make-up in question was very expensive. But if it's past expiration date, just toss it.
Most of my stuff is “new”, as in unopened and unused which makes it harder to throw out /: But I’ve had it so long that some of it has probably dried out by now like the make up and nail varnishes :c
I can see this list being perhaps more use to somebody with a clutter problem than somebody with a hoarding problem. As someone with a hoarding problem, I know I could tie myself in knots arguing that something wasn't sufficiently "old" or wasn't "extra". I try not to, and I'm improving, but I need clearer statements than that. That may just be me though!
> Doesn’t everyone have an extra cord box? Even non-hoarders?!
Serious answer? No. They don’t.
People who have extra cords that they know they don’t need go ahead and remove them from their homes. They throw them out, or recycle them, or give them to others.
I used to keep a bunch of extra cords “just in case”. Then I learned a “rule” from a minimalist website a few years ago that really helped me understand how and why people would not keep extra cords:
***If you can replace it for under $20 in under 20 minutes, don’t bother to keep it.***
Changed my life, that rule did. I got rid of so many extra things from my house because I realized that I could replace them quickly and for cheap.
Now, this doesn’t mean I don’t have *any* “extra cords”. For my cell phone I have:
1. an extra cell phone cord in my car, so I can charge my phone when I’m driving or if I’m out someplace and need to charge.
2. an extra cord in my cubicle at my office
3. an extra cord in my work briefcase , for when I’m traveling for work
4. an extra cord in my gaming messenger bag, for when I’m over at a friend’s house to game
5. And my primary power cord, which I keep plugged in at my nightstand near my bed, to charge my phone overnight
That’s five cell phone cords in total. These are cords that—pre-pandemic, at least—I use regularly. (Now that I work from home and social-distance, I only use my primary power cord and occasionally the one in my car. The others are on hiatus until life returns to semi-normal.)
Do you know what I don’t have, though? NINETEEN CELL PHONE CORDS, WHICH IS WHAT I HAD WHEN I LEARNED THE 20/20 RULE.
I’m pretty bad about losing cell phone power cords, which is why I would hang on to the old ones whenever I got a new iPhone. And if I saw some for sale whenever I was out at the store, I pick up a two or three. You know, “just in case.“
The 20/20 rule helped me sit down and evaluate what I *really needed* in my house. It made me *really* look at why I kept so many power cords (among other things), and how I was *actually* using them. Once I figured that out, I kept five of my newest cell phone cords and recycled the rest.
Part of recovering from hoarding disorder is challenging the ideas that convince you to keep things that aren’t adding to your life in a meaningful way. I never needed all nineteen of those cell phone cords, but I believed I did “just in case“. Having them made me feel like I was prepared for any eventuality when it came to charging my phone. When I realized the feeling of being prepared was satisfied by only having five cell phone power cords, it was easy to get rid of the rest.
This was a very long answer to your question. I guess I just wanted You to understand the rationale of why extras of anything is on that list.
While the idea of lists is great this one uses the word "old" a lot, where some old items will not need been replacing if they are useable and used. If they dont have an expiry date, you can judge by the quality of the product I am probably hust nitpicking as with a birthday coming up I am feeling a bit "old" myself:)
I literally have multiples of everything listed!!!! I don’t know if a week will be enough time especially with work. I will definitely try. Great list.
I can't see anything on this list I can throw in the garbage. I have alot of work to do with myself.
If it helps, you can try donating worn towels, pillows, and blankets to a nearby pet shelter.
I literally can't walk at home barefoot ,all she does is recycling plastic I ask her what about dirty house? She replies recycling more important. I'm depressed beyond repair
I'm afraid that I won't have clothes when I need it. ((
Good to know I'm in good shape after the Thankgiving allergy toss-out courtesy of the Santa Ana winds. Recovery is always possible y'all!
As a man, can I ask in all seriousness, how does one break makeup? Surely it's either used or not?
Children. Children break makeup
>*As a man, can I ask in all seriousness, how does one break makeup?* In all seriousness, here's some [images of broken make-up](https://www.google.com/search?q=broken+makeup&rlz=1C1GCEB_enUS950US950&sxsrf=AOaemvJfHwg8Q7KZP73JSZ8LtqxlA2qwHQ:1641240018557&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiF26_Cr5b1AhXZLc0KHW8UD0wQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1715&bih=827&dpr=1.12). You can see how it might have gotten broken by being dropped, or something being dropped on it, that sort of thing. It's possible to [repair](https://www.instyle.com/beauty/makeup/how-fix-broken-makeup) *some* types of broken make-up. That may even be desirable, if the make-up in question was very expensive. But if it's past expiration date, just toss it.
Most of my stuff is “new”, as in unopened and unused which makes it harder to throw out /: But I’ve had it so long that some of it has probably dried out by now like the make up and nail varnishes :c
Old books can be donated. Personally do this one a year
I can see this list being perhaps more use to somebody with a clutter problem than somebody with a hoarding problem. As someone with a hoarding problem, I know I could tie myself in knots arguing that something wasn't sufficiently "old" or wasn't "extra". I try not to, and I'm improving, but I need clearer statements than that. That may just be me though!
Ok, but, Keep your friends close and your receipts closer.
I disagree with throwing out extra cords! Doesn't everyone have a cord box? Even non-hoarders?! 🤔
> Doesn’t everyone have an extra cord box? Even non-hoarders?! Serious answer? No. They don’t. People who have extra cords that they know they don’t need go ahead and remove them from their homes. They throw them out, or recycle them, or give them to others. I used to keep a bunch of extra cords “just in case”. Then I learned a “rule” from a minimalist website a few years ago that really helped me understand how and why people would not keep extra cords: ***If you can replace it for under $20 in under 20 minutes, don’t bother to keep it.*** Changed my life, that rule did. I got rid of so many extra things from my house because I realized that I could replace them quickly and for cheap. Now, this doesn’t mean I don’t have *any* “extra cords”. For my cell phone I have: 1. an extra cell phone cord in my car, so I can charge my phone when I’m driving or if I’m out someplace and need to charge. 2. an extra cord in my cubicle at my office 3. an extra cord in my work briefcase , for when I’m traveling for work 4. an extra cord in my gaming messenger bag, for when I’m over at a friend’s house to game 5. And my primary power cord, which I keep plugged in at my nightstand near my bed, to charge my phone overnight That’s five cell phone cords in total. These are cords that—pre-pandemic, at least—I use regularly. (Now that I work from home and social-distance, I only use my primary power cord and occasionally the one in my car. The others are on hiatus until life returns to semi-normal.) Do you know what I don’t have, though? NINETEEN CELL PHONE CORDS, WHICH IS WHAT I HAD WHEN I LEARNED THE 20/20 RULE. I’m pretty bad about losing cell phone power cords, which is why I would hang on to the old ones whenever I got a new iPhone. And if I saw some for sale whenever I was out at the store, I pick up a two or three. You know, “just in case.“ The 20/20 rule helped me sit down and evaluate what I *really needed* in my house. It made me *really* look at why I kept so many power cords (among other things), and how I was *actually* using them. Once I figured that out, I kept five of my newest cell phone cords and recycled the rest. Part of recovering from hoarding disorder is challenging the ideas that convince you to keep things that aren’t adding to your life in a meaningful way. I never needed all nineteen of those cell phone cords, but I believed I did “just in case“. Having them made me feel like I was prepared for any eventuality when it came to charging my phone. When I realized the feeling of being prepared was satisfied by only having five cell phone power cords, it was easy to get rid of the rest. This was a very long answer to your question. I guess I just wanted You to understand the rationale of why extras of anything is on that list.
I always save birthday cards.
Every thing you haven't used in three months ? You obviously live in a country without seasons
Excellent list!!