Monday, October 10, 2005

FIGHTING THE PACK RAT SYNDROME

ARE YOU A PACK RAT, IF YES, LETS FIX THAT AND GET RID OF THE SYNDROME.

Go through your house periodically, eliminating items you no longer want. One possible criterion: when you no longer notice a decorative object such as a picture, it may be time to get rid of it.

You might consider a trade-off system. Whenever you add a new item to the household inventory, discard an old one.

Caution!! Do not throw out someone elses things unless they ask you to do so. Suggest and encourage, but don't take over. This applies to your parents spuse, and any children over 4 years old.

Be ruthless with your own possessions. Discard all unused junk. When in doubt, throw it out. ( hey that will make a good sign or mantra)It takes up space, and you will just wind up cleaning it and moving it around.

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