Let's see. Desperation is my plan for decluttering. the more I have, the more I have to take care of. And there are four of us in the house - my husband, me and 2 kids. I just keep picturing myself in 10, 20, 30 years having to move and I figured I'd throw everything out now that I'd throw out then. This strategy is really working so far. And I'm going room to room, doing one room at a time.
As for the office, I figure I have 10 years left to work. Whatever I don't plan on really using in the next 10 years or what I can't find on online either through work or the Internet, I'm getting rid of if it doesn't have sentimental value. I never throw anything away that has sentimental value. Also, moving my office required that I clean it so I had to clearly identify what I'm really going to accomplish in the next 10 years and get rid of everything that doesn't help me achieve those goals.
So, in short, I guess my strategy is:
1. throw out now (or give to salvation army or leave on the street for someone who can use them to pick up) anything that I'll have to throw out when it comes time to move (e.g., all those extra clay flower pots).
2. throw out any files that can easily be replaced with Internet research or that I really won't be likely to use within the next 10 years.
3. complete one room/space/box/closet completely at a time.
4. reward myself with a few extra minutes on SoWal.com!
And people definitely don't hang out with me for the "bling"! I think of too much bling leading to blue hair in old age...
