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Throw Out Fifty Things presents: The Big Letting-Go Workbook ? Gail Blanke Getting Started Are you ready to throw out fifty things? You must be if you’ve downloaded THE BIG LETTING-GO WORKBOOK. You’ve taken the first big step to clearing the clutter from your life, and I promise that you’ll start feeling “lighter” immediately. Because remember, “You can’t grow if you don’t let go.” In THROW OUT FIFTY THINGS, I told you stories from my life and stories of people I’ve worked with. In this workbook (or journal,) it’s your chance to tell your own stories as you write down all your throw-outs. Note all your feelings - your misgivings, your fears and your elation as you make your way to fifty. Who knows? Maybe you’ll have a bestseller—or at least a good stand-up comedy routine—when you’re finished. At the very least, this book will be your badge of honor. It will commemorate your step by step journey from cluttered to clear – from overwhelmed to energized. And then you’ll be ready to step forward into the next great segment of your life - with all flags flying. So turn the page, and let’s get started. This is the beginning of the Big Letting Go. Supplies Before we get started, let’s make sure you have everything you need. You’ll want to have the following items on hand as you start to throw things out: Sturdy black garbage bags or cardboard boxes. Sticky-notes to label your bags. A waterproof marker to label your sticky notes. A box of gallon-sized ziplock bags, to store single items for giving away, and for small items like jewelry. Masking tape. Now that we have our supplies, there’s just one more thing to keep in mind as we move through your house: THE RULES OF DISENGAGEMENT: #1. If it—the thing, the belief or conviction, the memory, the job, even the person—weighs you down, clogs you up, or just plain makes you feel bad about yourself, throw it out, give it away, sell it, let it go, move on. #2. If it (see above!) just sits there