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Today, we explore the mindset and reasoning behind holding only things because they represent a particular dream, goal, or investment that has been left unfulfilled or incomplete.
\\n\\nWe call these items \\u201cunfinished business\\u201d or \\u201cmaybe someday items.\\u201d Things that represent an ideal, aspiration or a dream that you had about the kind of person you wanted to be.
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\\n\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:
\\n\\nLearning what unfinished business looks like KonMari category by KonMari Category.
Understanding why and how unfinished business accumulates and why it\\u2019s so hard to let it go.
How the unfinished business in the Clothing category can fill your closet with things that need to be mended, tailored or ironed and what to do about it.
We revisit Ep 75 | Exploring the KonMari Book Controversy with Robin Mitchell Cranfield to discuss letting go of unread or unfinished books.
Three additional categories of paper to consider.
How hobbies and aspirational do it yourself projects can cause us to purchase supplies that are often never used or partially used. These items are classic \\u201cmaybe someday\\u201d items that pile up in drawers and closets.
How to use sentimental items so that they are not just hidden in boxes and never appreciated. We encourage you to get creative and either use these items or consider why you are holding onto them.
How donations and discards are unfinished business until they are out of your home. Your tidying is not finished until things are on their way to their next life.
The importance and value of your time when deciding whether to reduce, reuse or recycle items. This can be a stumbling block toward getting things on their way.
A solution! Consider the Five D\\u2019s:
\\n - Do
\\n - Diminish
\\n - Delegate
\\n - Defer
\\n - Delete
We all have unfinished business. It\\u2019s just a part of life!
\\n\\nGems:
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