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11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017

It's time to purge the clutter and bad relationships and bring in the New Year feeling lighter.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Friends Who Don’t Feed Your Soul
Walk into the New Year without the baggage that’s holding you back. Do some soul searching about the people who you really really need in your life. If it’s not someone who can help better you, and vice versa, it’s time to let them go.
11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
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The Toxic Man in Your Life
Welcome the right kind of love into your life in 2017. If you’re still holding on to a guy you know isn’t right, walk away…for good!
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Toys Your Kids No Longer Use
If you’re tired of tripping over old toys your children haven’t touched in month it’s time to let it go. Donate the unused items and make another little child very happy in 2017.
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Items That No Longer Match Your Decor
That wall paper killing your vibe? Those throw pillows throwing you off? Toss it!
11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
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Closet Items You Haven’t Touched In Years

If you haven’t worn that dressed, rocked those heels or carried that handbag in more than just a few months, it’s time to donate, donate, donate!

11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
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Clean Out Spam Mail That’s Piled Up
Say “buh-bye” to all the clutter in your inbox! You don’t need those pesky little emails anyway.
11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
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Take Out Menus
They make online ordering and delivery services a thing for a reason. Step into the new year with a paperless place!
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Old Magazines and Mail
Feeling like all your old mail and magazines are caving in around you? There’s no better reason to purge your place in the New Year!
11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
09
Old Nail Polish

Locking in a date and time to get your hair and nails done will help keep you on track and avoid a super last-minute crisis.

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Old Sheets and Towels
If you aren’t tempted to smell the fresh laundry, let it go. Throw out all the old sheets and towels that are taking up space in your linen closet and you’re feel happier (and cleaner) in an instant!
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Old Headphones
If you have to wiggle the cord to make sure you can hear your music out of both headphones, it’s time to say goodbye.
11 Things You Need To Get Rid Of To Lighten Your Load In 2017
TOPICS:  New Year New You