r/declutter • • 22h ago

Success Story It only hurts at first

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hi everyone, I started to sell/throw/give away my stuff actively about a month ago and...

it's only painful at first. once you sell, throw or give away your things, you won't even think of them twice. especially if you give them to someone who's happy to receive them.

i sold my big minion collection to a mom who later told me that her son bought it with his hard earned money and how excited he was when he got it in delivery. it still makes me so happy. then, I sold a necklace to a woman who said it's a perfect fit for her outfit. I saw how happy she was after I gave it to her. I also had very positive reviews on my page from people that bought from me, they also made me smile.

that's what I think of now, I don't remember these things, but rather how happy they made someone. what I also remember is how much space they occupied in my already small apartment...

there are only positives in decluttering, so don't doubt and just do it. you'll feel lighter and happier, I promise