When In Doubt, Throw It Out: Making Sense of End-Of-Year Paperwork

When In Doubt, Throw It Out: Making Sense of End-Of-Year Paperwork

The end of the school year is upon us, and no matter your kids’ ages, they’ll be coming home with lots and lots of paperwork. Resist the urge to keep it all. And under no circumstances should you put “in a good spot” to get to “when you have time”. We all know time doesn’t come, and these papers will never be a priority! So we’ve put together some advice to help you curb this clutter before it starts.

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7 Simple Tips to Help You Declutter

With the onset of spring, you’re not the only one feeling the itch to clear out and make room. Whether you’re dragging out the old “summer box”, refreshing the mantle with some new blooms, or deciding all your clothes are in serious need of an overhaul, first thing’s first. Declutter and get rid of what isn’t serving you with these 7 quick tips:

  1. If you haven’t worn it in 12 months, let it go.

  2. If you forget you had it and haven’t missed it, let it go.

  3. If it’s broken, let it go.

  4. If you haven’t altered it in 12 months, let it go.

  5. If it has stains, let it go.

  6. If you forgot how it works (then you haven’t used it), let it go.

  7. If it’s out of style, let it go.

When in doubt, LET IT GO! The amount of space (mental and physical) it’s taking up in your life isn’t worth it.