Stuff, How Much is too much Stuff?

            I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of stuff.  I have my everyday thing like clothes, hair supplies, kitchen items which include dishes, silver wear, glasses, pots and pans.  I have of course my computer and office supplies.  What I am talking about is Stuff. 

            You are out shopping and see that cute thing that would look perfect on a table or wall.  Then the next time you are out and about you find a canister set or a craft that you have visions of making to be oh so creative.  The list goes on, then multiply this by how many years you have been on the search for stuff and it can become overwhelming.

            Now down to the point, how much is too much stuff?  I had a friend who once a year would go through his closet.  He would get rid or anything he had not worn for a year.  A very good idea if you stick to it.

            What about the stuff around your house?  If you haven’t used it in a year should you get rid of it?  I suppose it all depends on what kind of personality you are.  There is a theory about people who acquire things, or stuff as I would say.  First you have to look at yourself.  People who were raised by someone who lived during the depression or had very little growing up were more likely to acquire things than those who were raised by someone who had plenty.

            My suggestion is you carefully look at each item and decide if you really want to keep it, and if you do, find a good place for it. We only have so many places in our house so think about it carefully.  If you really don’t think it is necessary to keep, give it to someone you think will be appreciative of the item, it may help with your loss.

            Last of course the next time you are out and about and see something that you think is so important to have, remind yourself that you already have a lot of Stuff.