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An Ugly Seven Letter Word…Clutter
The Encarta Dictionary defines clutter as an untidy
collection of objects; a condition of disorderliness or overcrowding; or to make
a place untidy or overfilled with objects.
It’s clutter if –
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It has no useful purpose.
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It was missing, you wouldn’t notice.
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It is the wrong style, not flattering or the wrong
color.
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It doesn’t fit – physically, mentally or
emotionally.
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It is too good to use or not good enough to use.
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Using it is more trouble than help.
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It is damaged.
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Someone gave it to you, but you don’t like it or
will never use it.
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You are afraid to use it because it might break.
I also define piles of clutter as visible signs of deferred
decisions. Some examples:
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You have
stacks of mail that is really junk, but you haven’t yet made the
decision to toss or shred.
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You are
holding on to unfinished work projects that need a decision to be
finished or scrapped.
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You have
unfinished craft projects that will no longer fit the person it is
intended for or you don’t enjoy that hobby anymore.
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You don’t
like an item and don’t want it anymore, but someone gave it to you so
you feel guilty actually throwing it away.
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