If you think of every possession you own as a responsibility requiring some degree of thought, energy, effort, time and money, it might give you pause to seriously reconsider your buying/collecting habits. Instead of bringing you the enjoyment that you want, items that aren’t useful, beautiful or things that you cherish for reasons of your own drain your physical, mental and emotional resources. That means that you have less of them available to devote to the people, activities and pursuits that are important to you.
If you’re not willing to take responsibility for an item, cut clutter at its source and don’t allow it into your life in the first place. If it’s something that you already own and is in good condition, give it away to a friend or relative who might like to have it or donate it to a thrift store or charity. You’ll get a tax deduction and someone who needs, likes or truly wants it will benefit. Remember, life is not a dress rehearsal for anything and there’s no time like the present to get organized!