Go through each item in your chosen category and ask yourself:

• Does this (dress, book, spanner) have value to me?
• Do I wear/use it?
• Does this item give me a buzz of happiness?

If the answer is yes then it’s easy you keep it and store it in the next step.

If the answer is no then you have options.

You can bin it if it’s past its day, charity it, or sell it!

I prefer to sell as many of our hive’s unwanted items as possible. Not only does this clear much-needed space in your hive but it can be of use to someone else and I do love a bargain. Plus obviously, you get to make some money, win.

“Okay but what if it’s a maybe?” Well, then I make a ‘maybe pile’ and go back to it at the end of that category.

It’s then that I make up my mind if it is to stay or go.

Don’t get rid of something if you know deep down you will use it, but on the other hand, don’t keep everything in case you might use it again. Despite it not being used in the last year.

If you really can’t make up your mind, keep it for two months and see how you feel about it then. Don’t forget to make a note of each item that you do this with though.

Side note: When you get around to doing medicines and food, don’t forget to check expiry dates, you will be surprised how long we keep expired goods in our homes and they could make us more unwell consuming them.