Now, instead of later.

Don't put it down.
Put it away.

Hang up your coat; don't fling it across the chair.
Load the dirty dish into the dishwasher; don't set it in the sink.
Toss the junk mail into the recycle container; don't pile it on the desk.
Put the socks into the hamper; don't let them fall by the side of the bed.

Why pick something up a second time?  Deal with it now.
"I'll take care of this later" too often turns into never.
Don't give stuff a chance to become clutter.

Eliminate steps.  Make life as simple as possible.
It's your choice.

Step back.

Get a little perspective.
See the bigger picture.
Take a time out from whining and complaining.

You really do have a wonderful life.

Respond with kindness.
Be grateful.
Say Thank you....

Keep or Give?

If  you can't decide if you want to keep or donate an item, ask yourself "Would I replace this if it were lost or broken?"

Your answer to that simple question often causes the but I spent X amount of money on it, or I might need it, or I received it as a gift, argument to lose its validity.

Letting the item go  opens up space in your house and your life now and  puts it out into the world where someone else could use and value it.

IF someday you need that thing again: Trust that you could buy, borrow, rent, repurpose something you already have or find a suitable replacement.

"The joy of giving is indeed a pleasure, especially when you get rid of something you don't want."  Butler & Cavett