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What do you throw away when decluttering?

"Once I started giving things away and recycling, I started to feel lighter,” Livengood says. ... This expert guide will tell you exactly what to toss. Anything that doesn't add value. ... Just-in-case items. ... Photos and paper. ... Actual trash. ... Damaged items. ... Extras/duplicates. ... Stuff you never use. ... An abandoned hobby. More items...

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Can you crave a person?

"Intense passionate love uses the same system in the brain that gets activated when a person is addicted to drugs," said study co-author Arthur...

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How do I know if my 1944 penny is valuable?

How Much Is My 1944 Penny Worth? If it's a normal 1944, 1944-D, or 1944-S cent, it isn't worth much. They are some of the most common of common-...

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Kim Livengood is a self-proclaimed pack rat.

"I have kept all my Seventeen and Vogue magazines since I was 14,” she admits. “I have trouble getting rid of sentimental items — and clothes.” AARP Membership — $12 for your first year when you sign up for Automatic Renewal Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. Join Now But when she and her husband sold their 3,500-square-foot house and moved into a 900-square-foot condo, they embarked on a path of downsizing. The move, Livengood says, made her learn to embrace a clutter-free lifestyle. To start the tossing, the 52-year-old public relations professional in Sarasota, Florida, began with those old magazines and then challenged herself to keep only enough clothes to fit inside her closet. She tackled kitchen accessories and towels and was on a roll from there. "Once I started giving things away and recycling, I started to feel lighter,” Livengood says. And if she was able to cut down on the amount of stuff she owns, “anyone can!"

Minimalism on the rise

Livengood is not alone. In recent years, there has been a push towards minimalism, especially during the pandemic. "People are at home more and are face to face with all that stuff,” says Ryan Nicodemus, one half of the Minimalists, a pair on a mission to help others trim down their possessions, and the coauthor of Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works. “They're starting to question what actually does add value to their lives.” His coauthor, Joshua Fields Millburn, is quick to point out that minimalism isn't living in a stark white house with empty walls and no furniture; it's about keeping what enhances your life and getting rid of what doesn't. "If you come to my house, you wouldn't say, ‘Oh my God, this guy's a minimalist.’ You'd say, ‘Wow, did he just clean up?’ “ says Fields Millburn. That's because he doesn't have a lot of excess “stuff” and instead strives to own only things that serve a purpose or bring joy. The duo of Fields Millburn and Nicodemus is quick to point out that the average American home contains a whopping 300,000 items. Minimalism, Nicodemus says, is what helps people sift through all of that. Clutter has been linked to stress and anxiety and can even lead to overeating junk food and procrastinating. And Fields Millburn adds that it can have a negative impact on many areas of life. Clutter, according to the Minimalists, does more than take up space. Purchasing an item costs money, which can lead to financial stress and the need to work harder to acquire more. Items require storage and space, which can lead to mental and psychological stress. And while people's first instinct is to tame clutter by purchasing products to help organize it, the Minimalists say this is not the answer. "Organizing is just well-planned hoarding,” Fields Millburn says. Thus, the best way to “organize your stuff,” per the experts, is to keep the things that add value to your life and get rid of any items that don't.

Would a bullet orbit the Moon?

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What to buy if there is a war?

Commodities to Buy During War Digital Gold. Gold, being a precious metal, has always held a special place in the hearts of people around the world....

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At what age does hoarding begin?

The initial start of hoarding symptoms is thought to happen in childhood or adolescence (typical onset is around age 16) and it is chronic and progressive. Hoarding is more common in older than younger age groups. Below are some early signs that an individual may have hoarding behaviors.

psychiatry.org - Expert Q&A: Hoarding Disorder - Psychiatry.org

Animal hoarding is a heartbreaking cycle for the pets, the individuals who keep these pets, families and the government agencies involved (animal control, social services). Many times the individual has managed to adequately care for a large number of animals, but then something happens, such as illness, loss of income, death of a spouse. This change impacts their ability to properly care for the animals; and at the same time, they are fearful, or lack the skills to seek help. In these cases, intervention in usually much easier than with hoarding of material possessions, and the individual is more cooperative. Yet in some cases, the individual may have developed a rigid set of beliefs that they are saving and protecting animals despite the fact that they are not providing adequate care. In such cases, animals in the home may be sick, dying, or dead, but the individual denies any problems. Animal hoarding is defined in DSM-5-TR as the accumulation of a large number of animals and a failure to provide minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation and veterinary care and to act on the deteriorating condition of the animals (including disease, starvation or death) and the environment (e.g., severe overcrowding, extremely unsanitary conditions).

What knife stays sharp the longest?

Bread knife: most commonly, the blade is 8” long. The serrated blade makes it easy to cut through breads and foods with tough outer skin or crust....

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What is the most lethal shotgun?

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Is it cheaper to grow your own food?

Growing your own food is a healthy way to save money and enjoy fresh produce at home. When done correctly, even the smallest backyard plot can...

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What should you not do in a fight?

What Should You Not Do In A Fist-Fight? Don't throw the first punch. Don't use a weapon. Don't try fighting someone with a group.

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