Spring cleaning is in full swing, which means you’re probably eyeing that unsightly dresser or crammed closet that’s been on the organizing back burner. Discover the best ways to get rid of your clothing and how it may improve your mental wellbeing.
How a Tidy Space Refreshes Your Mindset
If you’re going to go through the trouble of organizing your closet, you might as well know the perks!
- Less stress and anxiety: When your room is strewn with clothing, it can interfere with your focus. Inability to concentrate can cause anxiety and stress that disrupts your sleep, a vital component of a positive wellbeing and good health. Ridding extra clothing can reduce stress levels by making organizational tasks seem less overwhelming.
- More creativity: A messy closet or room can bog your mind down, regardless of where you get creative. They function as an active reminder of the cleaning tasks you’ve yet to complete. Eliminating the clutter caused by excess clothes can free your mind to get through projects more productively and creatively.
How To Get Rid of Your Unwanted Clothes
Consignment Shops
It can be hard to get rid of your gently worn high-end clothes, as you want to get the most wear for the cost. However, you can finesse value back off your gently worn clothes by stopping by a consignment shop.
Consignment shops will assess your clothing and offer to pay you on the spot or when the items sell. It’s not likely to get paid the full value of your clothes, but you’ll secure some pocket change for clothes you were going to dispose of anyway—making it one of the best ways to get rid of your clothing.
Homeless Shelters
Homeless shelters receive a high demand for clothing items, especially as the seasons change. Take your gently used clothing to your local shelter. Donations are a great way to recycle materials that still have value and support those struggling within your community.
Organizing your donation items will make the drop-off or pick-up process tidy and easy. By donating to facilities in need, you’ll reap the organizational benefits and gain the ample health benefits of giving back.
Hand-Me-Downs
Still holding on to those nice shoes or lavish sweater that you’ve outgrown? Consider recycling them by gifting them to a family member or friend. If needed, get your prospective hand-me-downs professionally cleaned or restored to look brand new.
Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
