{"id":1791,"date":"2014-09-05T14:04:52","date_gmt":"2014-09-05T14:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=1791"},"modified":"2014-09-05T14:04:52","modified_gmt":"2014-09-05T14:04:52","slug":"how-to-get-over-your-decluttering-anxiety-in-4-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2014\/09\/05\/how-to-get-over-your-decluttering-anxiety-in-4-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Over Your Decluttering Anxiety in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

People feel a strong attachment to their old stuff, even if they don\u2019t use it anymore. Getting rid of a CD or DVD we bought a few years ago can feel a bit like getting rid of our old selves, and that can feel sad (even if our old self was someone who listened to Britney Spears and thought White Chicks<\/em> was better than The Godfather<\/em>).<\/p>\n

This often leads to decluttering anxiety, a common but completely conquerable feeling that stops people from clearing out. If you\u2019re feeling a bit apprehensive about decluttering, don\u2019t be – you just need to shift your thinking a bit. Here are a few easy to steps to help you get over your decluttering anxiety.<\/p>\n

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Think of your CDs and DVDs as experiences rather than physical objects<\/h4>\n

Having a collection of CDs or DVDs is good; they make for lovely little ornaments that your guests can browse through and compliment you for.<\/p>\n

But how often does that actually happen? How often do you walk by your collection and think \u201d\u02dcwow, that looks good\u2019? How often do you pick out a DVD just to admire the artwork?<\/p>\n

The answer, probably, is not a lot. In fact, it\u2019s usually only when you go to pick out something to watch or listen to.<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t buy CDs and DVDs to look good in our homes. We buy them to offer us an experience that we\u2019ll enjoy. If you aren\u2019t watching a DVD, it\u2019s essentially an ornament that loads of other people have and probably won\u2019t be that impressed with.<\/p>\n

So, if you have any CDs or DVDs that you haven\u2019t watched for ages, sell them for cash and reinvest in new experiences.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re making space for new stuff<\/h4>\n

Don\u2019t think of decluttering as getting rid of stuff; think of it as making space for new stuff! Think of all the lovely new DVDs you\u2019ll be able to buy once you\u2019ve got rid of those rubbish old ones that you don\u2019t watch anymore.<\/p>\n

Okay, so it kind of defies the point of decluttering a bit but if you can\u2019t bear to let go of your collection, then a \u201d\u02dcone-in, one-out\u2019 policy can at least help you keep on top of your clutter.<\/p>\n

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Your CD and DVD collection is holding you back<\/h4>\n

Your CD and DVD collection looks nice, but it\u2019s actually a big old disc-shaped weight around your neck. If you\u2019re planning to move, you\u2019re going to have to bring that collection with you, which will be a massive pain in the neck. Getting rid of some stuff makes you more mobile, which means you can take more opportunities as and when they arise.<\/p>\n

Even if you aren\u2019t planning to move, the space taken up by your CDs and DVDs could be used for something more productive. You could put in a nice little gym and finally get into shape, for example – and you won\u2019t have the temptation of watching a film instead to put you off.<\/p>\n

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Remember: you don\u2019t have to get rid of everything<\/h4>\n

Decluttering doesn\u2019t mean chucking out everything in sight until you live in a space devoid of any material belongings. It just means getting rid of the stuff you don\u2019t want anymore. That doesn\u2019t sound too bad, does it?<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve got a spare half hour or so this weekend, why not start decluttering? You can sell your DVDs and CDs using musicMagpie<\/a>, and you can send them to us in any box you like.<\/p>\n

Oh, and feel free to share some of your own decluttering tips with us in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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