Skip to main content

Verified by Psychology Today

Happiness

I Can't Get Rid of My Stuff

If you're new, jump in right now!

2012 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2012 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2012 a happier year—and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge—welcome! Each week, I post a video about some Pigeon of Discontent raised by a reader. Because, as much as we try to find the Bluebird of Happiness, we're also plagued by the Pigeons of Discontent.

This week's Pigeon of Discontent, suggested by a reader, is: "I can't get rid of my stuff."

I Can't Get Rid Of My Stuff

If you want to read more about this resolution, check out…
9 common myths about clearing clutter.
Test yourself: Do you have clutter mentality?
Fighting clutter? Go shelf by shelf.

How about you? Do you ever have trouble moving clutter along its way out of your home? Have you found any good strategies?

You can post your own Pigeon of Discontent at any time; also, from time to time, I'll make a special call for suggestions.

If you're new, jump in right now, sign up here. Studies suggest that by taking action, like signing up for this challenge, will help you keep your resolutions. For the 2012 Challenge, each week I'll post a video for you to consider, and you can check out the archives of videos here.

* Hey everyone: a New York City-based production company is looking for people who've been inspired to start their own Happiness Projects—and who want to share their stories. Does this describe you? Do you live in the greater NYC/tri-state area? Could you spend a few hours filming, at a convenient time?

If so, email a brief description of yourself, your Happiness Project, and how your life has changed as a result to THNKcasting@radicalmedia.com.

advertisement
More from Gretchen Rubin
More from Psychology Today