Letting Go

Letting go of stuff in your space can feel like a breath of fresh air, right? But let’s be real—one of the biggest reasons we cling to our belongings is the nagging fear of regret. What if we toss something out and then find ourselves needing it?

Or worse, what if we miss it?

So, instead of saying goodbye, we hold on tight, thinking it’s better to keep it just in case we need it later. But is holding onto all our stuff really the best choice?

Often, we only consider the cost of not having an item, forgetting to weigh the cost of keeping it. It’s easy to think of keeping things as “free” and parting with them as a financial decision. We often dread the thought of having to buy something again if we need it later.

But here’s the kicker: it’s not actually free to keep your belongings. In fact, the cost of holding onto them can sometimes outweigh the price of replacing them!

Case in point:

Take my friend Kathy, for instance. This woman had an insane amount of clothes—like, we’re talking hundreds of tops, skirts, pants, shoes, and socks. She could have easily rocked a different outfit every single day of the year—or gone six months without doing laundry!

But despite her overflowing closets, dressers, shoe racks, and storage boxes, she kept on shopping. New outfits became her instant mood lifters. The good news? She could easily afford it. The bad news? Her space had become unmanageable.

This problem had been brewing for decades, but it reached a tipping point when Kathy started facing health issues and needed space in her guest room for her kids to come and stay with her. The pressure was on to clean out that closet! So, one day, we set out to tackle it head-on.

As we emptied that closet, we stumbled upon some seriously nice clothes that still had their tags on. She came across gifts she hadn’t given away and even an unopened box she didn’t even remember having. When we opened it up, there it was—a cuckoo clock she designed and bought with her late husband. It had been missing for almost ten years, and she thought someone had stolen it. The sight of it brought tears to her eyes, not just for the surprise but also for the realization that her husband had never experienced the joy of seeing it in their home. This moment opened a floodgate of emotions she didn’t even know she was still holding onto.

The takeaway? Having too much stuff can cost you more than just money.

The emotional toll can be profound and priceless. So, as you rethink what you want to keep and what you can let go of, consider not just the physical space in your home, but also the space in your heart.

Sometimes, saying goodbye is a powerful move toward reclaiming your joy and peace in your space. So go on, take that leap—your lighter self will thank you!