Keep
Keep it if you use it, love it, need it, or would realistically replace it if it disappeared.
Use these simple decision rules
Sell
Sell it if it has clear resale value and you are willing to list, photograph, message, pack, or meet someone for it.
Donate
Donate it if it is useful and clean, but not worth the time or stress of selling.
Store
Store it if it is seasonal, important, or belongs to a future plan with a real date.
Trash
Trash or recycle it if it is broken, unsafe, unusable, expired, or not suitable to donate.
Unsure
Use Unsure for emotional or unclear items. Make one review pass after the easy decisions are finished.
Questions that make the decision easier
- Have I used this in the last year?
- Would I buy this again today?
- Do I have another item that does the same job?
- Is keeping this helping me, or only making me feel guilty?
- Would someone else use this sooner than I will?
For stressful items, avoid forcing an instant answer. Add a #maybe or #sentimental tag and come back after the easier decisions.