Now that you’ve de-cluttered, here’s how to get rid of the stuff:

1. Give items to a friend or family member. You’ll feel good about giving them something they’ll use and enjoy and that has so much more value than watching it collect dust at your place. Hand it over and immediately feel good.

2. Sell it. If you want money for stuff, organize a yard or garage sale. Keep prices low, that way your customer feels good they got a bargain and you feel good that you don’t have to carry it back into your place - everyone wins. Also, post on Craiglist, For Sale news groups and anything else that’s available. If it feels like alot, just focus for one week, you can get rid of so much stuff and then you will have a few bucks to do something fun with.

3. Give to charity. Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Diabetes Association pick stuff up with their truck here, you probably have charities around that do the same. Make use of it. Your stuff goes to a good cause and you get clear fresh space.

4. Drop boxes. You have those drop boxes for clothing etc. at the gas station or store? Make a regular habit of tossing stuff in a bag and when it’s full drop it off to a box that’s on your driving route.

5. Give it to the garbage man. If all else fails, just toss it. Yes, it’s great and you got it for your birthday but let’s say it again together - if you don’t LOVE it and don’t USE IT it has no value to you - so toss it.

When you find the methods that work for you, regular clearing becomes routine so your space doesn’t get cluttered again. We yogis put a priority on clearing our bodies of stuck energy - now your house gets to enjoy the same results. Here’s to feeling calm, happy and stress-free in our own homes surrounded by things we love, that reflect who we really are. Happy clearing.