Another Way to Think About Stuff

Wayne Dyer, in his book Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life, talks about the challenge of thinking about "surpluses" in our lives that can be put back into circulation to decrease "deficiences" that exist elsewhere in the world.  What a neat idea – to consider that our extra stuff can actually be helpful to someone else.  And that we might have a moral or ethical...

Help is on the Way

A lot of moving and downsizing is psychological.  Absolutely, yes.  It can be tough – not only the physical labour but the mental and emotional strain. Recognize when things are out of control.  And just like binge eating, not doing regular exercise, procrastinating, etc. compulsively buying to fill a void – at some point – is ENOUGH.  We need to find the strength and the courage to...

Getting rid of stuff – not always easy

Lots of people are downsizing and decluttering right now and lots of donation and second hand places are very picky about what they accept.   But there are still places that will take your stuff.  See the “Getting Rid of Stuff” section of this website for local resources (especially the link to detailed information at the bottom of that page).   It may take some checking around but...

Creating well-designed spaces

This from local coach, Bruce Elkin – It supports what I believe about people – also having worked as a Life Coach.  We benefit from clearing out and creating "breathing room" in our lives. "If cluttering-clearing is driven by a vision of a well-designed, well-organized space – just because you'd love to have that in your life, or because it supports something that you do want...

Places to donate stuff in Victoria

These are some places in Greater Victoria where you can make donations of stuff you want to get rid of. Please add your own suggestions! MAKING DONATIONS: There are numerous places where you can make Donations.  Some examples include – Big Brothers/Big Sisters Clothesline  ReStore – Habitat for Humanity The Salvation Army St. Vincent de Paul Victoria Hospice Thrift Boutique Victoria Women’s...