Getting Rid of Useless Things
Your English-speaking friend Alex has written to you saying that they struggle to get rid of things they don’t really need. Their home is getting cluttered, and they feel overwhelmed but don’t know where to start. You recently read an article in your own language about decluttering and minimalism. Send him an email with the ideas you've found that may help him. 120 words.
Researchers suggests that by getting rid of these items, we can feel better and create more space in our homes.
Items You Don't Need Anymore
Special appliaces: These are items (like the popcorn maker) you buy because they're trendy, but you never use. They are big and take up too much space in the kitchen. You can usually make these things with a simple pan. Old Tupperware: These are containers where you can't find the lid or vice versa. If you don't use them, the text advises you to clean out your drawers and put them in the recycling bin. Butter Knives: You only need one knife to put butter on bread. The researchers ask why we keep too many of these in the cutlery drawer when any old knife will do. They just fill up the drawer for no good reason.
Piggy Banks: They are from when you were younger and are now old-fashioned because we use digital banking and less cash, they don't have a use anymore, and they only collect dust. Old Dictionaries: These books waste space on your shelves. It's easier to look up words online, so you should get rid of the physical version. Paperweights: Since people mainly use laptops and phones, they don't have big piles of paper at home. This makes the paperweight a useless thing that just adds to the mess on your desk.
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Getting Rid of Useless Things
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Getting Rid of Useless Things
Your English-speaking friend Alex has written to you saying that they struggle to get rid of things they don’t really need. Their home is getting cluttered, and they feel overwhelmed but don’t know where to start. You recently read an article in your own language about decluttering and minimalism. Send him an email with the ideas you've found that may help him. 120 words.
Researchers suggests that by getting rid of these items, we can feel better and create more space in our homes.
Items You Don't Need Anymore
Special appliaces: These are items (like the popcorn maker) you buy because they're trendy, but you never use. They are big and take up too much space in the kitchen. You can usually make these things with a simple pan. Old Tupperware: These are containers where you can't find the lid or vice versa. If you don't use them, the text advises you to clean out your drawers and put them in the recycling bin. Butter Knives: You only need one knife to put butter on bread. The researchers ask why we keep too many of these in the cutlery drawer when any old knife will do. They just fill up the drawer for no good reason.
Piggy Banks: They are from when you were younger and are now old-fashioned because we use digital banking and less cash, they don't have a use anymore, and they only collect dust. Old Dictionaries: These books waste space on your shelves. It's easier to look up words online, so you should get rid of the physical version. Paperweights: Since people mainly use laptops and phones, they don't have big piles of paper at home. This makes the paperweight a useless thing that just adds to the mess on your desk.
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Usa este espacio para añadir una interactividad genial. Incluye texto, imágenes, vídeos, tablas, PDFs… ¡incluso preguntas interactivas! Tip premium: Obten información de cómo interacciona tu audiencia:
¿Tienes una idea?
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