“Order is half the battle”, our grandparents already knew that and brought itKeep your household in shape regularly. There isn't much left of it. Today we like to hoard all the beautiful memorabilia and collectibles in cupboards, boxes and boxes. Each piece has an individual value and we find it difficult to part with it. And this despite the fact that we need a lot of space for all the stuff we want to have around us. Space that doesn't come for free. We rent or buy space for clutter that we don't actually need. So we not only pay for it with cash, but also with a loss of well-being. Two best-selling authors tell us why you can live better without baggage.
Professional help with clearing out
Because “real life only begins after tidying up,” claimsJapanese tidying expert Marie Kondo. According to her own statements, she has been dealing with the topic of tidying up for half her life. And in their guides, this always starts with a thorough clearing out of the entire household. You should hire a specialist company to remove the bulky waste. The company Paultrans is available for this in Munich and the surrounding area: “We clear out your bulky waste in Munich“ promises the company and guarantees professional disposal. Regardless of whether it's clearing out the attic and basement, a garage or clearing out an entire household, the size of the property doesn't matter. The specialists for clearing out and household clearances also offer professional support in the disposal of estates.
Categories and three questions are the focus
You don't have to do it like the best-selling author Anne Weiss and write your entire bookLimit possessions to three boxes. But getting rid of unnecessary things has a positive effect on your whole life. An American study has confirmed the connection between order and well-being. Clutter actually has a massive impact on psychological well-being. But when we have cleaned up thoroughly, our body releases the happiness hormone dopamine and we feel good. But where is the best place to start with decluttering?
Marie Kondo advises taking a structured approach. She suggests categories that are worked through in order: first the clothes are looked through, then books, documents, small items and finally the memorabilia. For each piece you decide what you still need and what can go. Anything broken goes straight into the trash. For all other items, three questions need to be answered: Do I need this? Does it make me happy? Does it enrich my life? If you say no three times: get rid of it!
Reuse instead of throwing away
Anne Weiss advises selling or giving away things that are useful and still usable. There are numerous non-profit organizations that are happy to receive used items, such as social department stores, second-hand shops or initiatives that provide donations in kind to those in need. It's much easier to get rid of things you no longer need when you know they're in good hands.
Recycling not only makes you feel good, it also supports the idea of sustainability. It's about using what we have, spending less money on things we don't need andto consume intelligently. Only those who can limit themselves to the essentials are happy and satisfied.
