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Procrastination Remedies: What to do when you fear letting go of the past to embrace your future

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This is the seventh and final post in a series on procrastination remedies. In the previous post, I talked about what to do when we procrastinate because we think we suck at something. Today we take a look at fear. There are two kinds of fears that come up when it comes to organizing: fear about our identity and fear of letting go. People vs Things Sometimes we have trouble separating objects from people. We get overwhelmed by the sentimental clutter because we think of the object … [Read more...] about Procrastination Remedies: What to do when you fear letting go of the past to embrace your future

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What to do with Sentimental Stuff

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Sentimental stuff. Your first teddy bear. That favorite book. The cute outfit you had to have. It’s tough to part with things that bring up fond memories. Sometimes we hang on to childhood memorabilia because we think we are going to pass it on to our kids or grandkids. But let’s be honest: What you found essential, your kids may not care about. Stuff also deteriorates over time: elastic gives out, colors fade, and things get squashed. Sometimes older things may not be safe because … [Read more...] about What to do with Sentimental Stuff

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