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If you don't wear a piece of jewelry often anymore, you can always leave it in your jewelry box. That quality sheet set that your never seem to cycle onto the bed can just sit in the closet. Those dresses, maybe even if they still fit, don't suit your style anymore so they are placed at the back of your closet.

How do YOU move from this sort of passive archiving to actually letting them go?

I have a set of carpets that served me well for years, but they're actually too small for our place and were replaced last year with more suitable pieces. They are a classic design and quality wool. Uh, so I rolled them up and placed them under my king-size bed, where they annoy me. They're too nice to put in a rental property. I don't have anyone to give them to, who would need and use them. What do you tell yourself in this situation? I wouldn't get there value on Craigslist.

I have this problem with purses, too. They are great quality, classic bags THAT I NEVER EVER WEAR. I broke down on shoes, but find I'm blocked with other things.

What's the mental process? It feels impractical to have found timeless things of good value and not hold onto them.

Please help. I'd LOVE to clear out quite a few things and need the mental push. The Kon Mari method doesn't help because I do feel joy when I touch them. They just don't have a place in this life now. They're all from another time.
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Start with the closet.  Pack up what you don't want anymore in you car and drive to the nearest thrift shop that raises money for an organization you admire.  If you don't want to do that sell them on EBay; give them away on freecycle.  Just do it.  Then move to the rugs and other things.  [/quote]

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