Tips for Students Who Need to Downsize
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on November 30, 2020 Whether you’re considering moving to a smaller apartment or you’re just tired of dealing with too much stuff, downsizing can be the answer. It’s very easy to accumulate a lot of stuff that you don’t really need. Here are some awesome tips that can assist you in getting your downsizing accomplished. Take Note of the Things You Don’t UseIt doesn’t matter if it was something you thought you would need or a gift from your parents, think about whether or not you actually use the item. Anything that you don’t use, you’re likely not going to in the future. Simply get rid of it. You don’t want to go through the hassle of bringing it to your new place for it to just sit there, taking up space. Start EarlyIt can be very easy to put off having to deal with the stuff in your apartment until the last minute. However, that will just leave you overly stressed on moving day. Instead, opt for taking your downsizing process in steps. For example, consider getting a dumpster rental and work on getting rid of the things that you aren’t going to need. This will help to clear the clutter and pave the way for allowing you to see what you need to pack. Sell Bigger ItemsDownsizing means moving into a smaller space. You’ll need to think about the size of your existing items. It’s likely that you may not have room for that oversized couch or that large desk. Consider listing these items for sale so you can get some extra cash to go towards your move. This is another step that should be done early on so that you have the best chance of making some money off of your bigger ticket items. Digitize What You CanIt can be super easy to let important paper stack up in a filing cabinet or drawer. Take the time to digitize these items. It only takes a few moments to scan in documents that you can safely store on your jump drive. Then, you can throw all of those documents out and not have to worry about moving them into your new place. Downsizing may seem like a big challenge at first. Hopefully, we’ve given you some inspiration on how and where to get started on your downsizing journey. Just remember that the sole purpose is to have less stuff when you’re done. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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