As you go through your belongings, set up a system to stay organized. The last thing you want is for all your hard work to fall apart. We recommend the Three Box Method, which is a strategy that forces you to make a decision item-by-item. Get 3 boxes/bins, and label them “Keep”, “Get Rid Of”, and “Put In Storage.”
Items that play a part in your everyday/weekly life go in the “Keep” box.
Items that no longer serve a purpose go in the “Get Rid Of” box. Once you’ve sorted through all the items, go back through this one to determine whether you’ll donate or host a yard sale depending on the items.
Items that are infrequently used like suitcases or sentimental keepsakes go in the “Put In Storage” box.