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Note from the editor

BY ROBERT HOPWOOD

Editor

Spring is a time for renewal .

Decluttering isn ’ t rocket science !

It ’ s a time when many people clean their homes , get rid of what they no longer need , and make room for what ’ s important in their lives .

It ’ s important for seniors to protect their physical and mental health . This can be done by choosing the right foods to eat , socializing with family and friends , and connecting with your spiritual traditions .

Try something new this spring , whether it ’ s a new recipe or meditation . Find something you enjoy doing and make daily activity part of each day .

It ’ s time to close the door on the past . Start a new chapter this spring and embrace all that life has to offer no matter your age . Fun and adventure isn ’ t reserved for young people .

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Is your home starting to look like a flea market or a second-hand store ? Do you have too many of everything , including clothing , books , decorations , dishes , toys and tools ? Have you accumulated things you haven ’ t used in years ? Do you have duplicates or even triplicates of some items ? Follow this guide to sort through your possessions without losing steam .

Set realistic goals

Having a home that ’ s cluttered from the basement to the attic can feel overwhelming , and for good reason . To avoid getting discouraged and drained , organizational experts recommend breaking the task into smaller , more manageable jobs . For example , focus on one room a week or one drawer a day .

You can check off completed tasks as you go , such as decluttering the game room . This approach is much more practical and motivating than aiming to declutter your entire home in one go and feeling like you ’ re not making any progress .

Make piles of similar objects

If you want to declutter like a pro , use the tried-and-true pile technique . This method involves grouping similar items on a large surface , such as a big table or the floor .

For instance , when you tackle the kitchen , put all the cups on the table . Similarly , throw all your clothes on the bed when you ’ re decluttering the closet . You ’ ll probably discover that many of your possessions have hardly been used . So , why hold on to them ? Simply asking yourself this question is a sign that you don ’ t need them anymore .

Sort everything into giveaway , sell or throw-away piles

Don ’ t let unused items collect dust in your home . Instead of holding on to extra dishes or small appliances , like hair dryers , consider giving them to young people moving into

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Do you have some valuable items ? Sell them to make some extra cash . If you have expired or broken items , dispose of them responsibly by checking your local waste collection and disposal guidelines . To make the sorting process easier , prepare three boxes or bags marked “ Give away ,” “ Sell ” and “ Throw away .”

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