National Old Stuff Day: Ways To Celebrate, Inspiring Quotes On Decluttering

National Old Stuff Day, observed every March 2, is a day to remember and appreciate all the old stuff we have for memory sake. However, it's also the perfect time to let go of the things not needed anymore and make room for new things.

The day celebrates the old things we still have have with us, whether it's trinkets or mementos, we keep in the closet or perhaps old habits and routines we have had for a long time.

On this day, some people could take the opportunity to sort through the old things they have stored up and possibly forgotten. They could spend the day appreciating them and reminiscing about the time when they were still being used. For instance, old items that were given as gifts could remind them of the giver. Or perhaps old toys could conjure up memories of when they were still much younger.

Another way to appreciate these old things, however, would also be to donate them. Instead of letting them gather dust again, perhaps it's time to consider letting them go and giving others a chance to use them. This way, the old things that have no use for the current owners anymore could still find new home with someone else.

Letting them go could help people declutter their lives, whether they're letting go of old, beloved items or perhaps old habits and routines. This could leave more room for new experiences, even if it's something as simple as a new way of organizing one's cabinets or trying out a new activity.

To mark the occasion, let's have a look at some quotes about decluttering that may just inspire you to sort through your old stuff today. (Courtesy: Filling The Jars, Apartment Therapy and Good Reads)

"Putting things away creates the illusion that the clutter problem has been solved. But sooner or later, all the storage units are full, and the room once again overflows with things." -Marie Kondo
"What I know for sure is that when you declutter – whether it's on your home, your head, or your heart – it is astounding what will flow into that space that will enrich you, your life, and your family." - Peter Walsh
"Minimizing can be exhilarating. If you continue decluttering, you just might find a zest for life that you didn't know existed under all that stuff!" - Lisa J. Schulz
"Organization and cleanliness bring spaciousness. When there is space, inspiration and new possibilities can come in. As we organize our physical environment, we also bring a certain organization to our heads, creating spaciousness within us." -Aline Ra M
"The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don't." - Joshua Becker
"A simplified life means that what has to get done will get done. And when we pare down life to its simplest, most beautifully basic parts, we're left with room to enjoy each other, to rest, and to truly savor life with all our hearts, minds, and spirits." - Emily Ley
"Some things cost way more when we keep them." - Neeraj Agnihotri