Do Possessions Weigh You Down?

Over time, holding on to too many physical possessions begins to weigh us down and becomes emotional baggage.

How can I have fewer possessions?

10 Ways to Own Less
  1. 1 Sell your stuff. Have a yard sale or list the stuff you don't use or appreciate on eBay or Craigslist. ...
  2. Dump the guilt. ...
  3. Practice one in, one out. ...
  4. Hide it. ...
  5. Ask 3 questions. ...
  6. Experiment. ...
  7. Get rid of your duplicates. ...
  8. Don't look for happiness at the mall.

How do you live with a few possessions?

6 Easy Tips for Living with 100 Items or Less
  1. Inventory Everything. You can't decide what to cut until you have a list of all of your possessions. ...
  2. Only Keep Multipurpose Items. Don't keep anything that doesn't serve multiple purposes in your home. ...
  3. Don't Be Too Spartan. ...
  4. Obey the 12-month Rule. ...
  5. Re-purge. ...
  6. Take Care of Business.
Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

Culture, Media & Entertainment Columnist

Chloe Bennett explores the intersection of pop culture, streaming entertainment, digital trends, and contemporary lifestyle. Her weekly commentary reaches thousands of culture enthusiasts.