6 ways to let go of pointless possessions | Gretchen Rubin

It's almost time for spring cleaning. The "ex-factor test" is imagining wearing an outfit and determining whether you'd feel good in it if you saw your ex on the street. Another tip is to place stray accessories in a box and determine whether they are handy in your everyday life. If not, especially after a long period of time, get rid of the items. If there's something you can do in less than a minute that will make your life easier in the long run, do it immediately. "You're getting rid of the scum on the surface of life," says Rubin about doing so. Gretchen Rubin is the author of many books, including the block-buster New York Times bestsellers The Four Tendencies, Better Than Before, and The Happiness Project. She also has a top-ranked, award-winning podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and a popular blog, gretchenrubin.com. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. Rubin's latest book is "Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness" (https://goo.gl/QBXWck) Read more at BigThink.com: https://ift.tt/2HgxZl9 Follow Big Think here: YouTube: http://goo.gl/CPTsV5 Facebook: https://ift.tt/1qJMX5g Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigthink