Yet my motivation from the outset prodded me \u2013 remember you don\u2019t want 8 jewelry boxes, that’s too many<\/em>.\u00a0 Then I jumped in and I won\u2019t mislead you, it didn\u2019t suddenly become easy.\u00a0 It was still with dread that I moved through the various pieces, struggling with feeling overwhelmed.<\/p>\n Depending on your situation, it can be helpful to know how you are going to arrange your jewelry.\u00a0 I knew there was a minimum of 3 jewelry boxes I was keeping and each of them had a distinct purpose for me.\u00a0 There are times that this isn\u2019t possible or practical \u2013 and getting a sense of what you are keeping can lead you to deciding the best way to keep them.<\/p>\n Even though I know better in general, when I started I didn\u2019t empty those 3 jewelry boxes \u2013 I tried to move the pieces around.\u00a0 This rarely works \u2013 in any situation \u2013 as it\u2019s most effective to completely empty the receptacle (whatever it is you\u2019re working with) \u2013 and in this case, jewelry boxes.\u00a0 I quickly realized my mistake and emptied all 3 of the ones I was keeping.\u00a0 From there it was relatively easy to put some things in their places, as those loved pieces weren\u2019t even being considered for donation.<\/p>\n Consider what sub-divisions there are with the broad category of jewelry.\u00a0 These will vary from person to person.<\/p>\n I started at the top of the list, with my sets, and looked at each of them.\u00a0 Although I often ask how often is something used, I knew that most of my sets were extremely rarely worn.\u00a0 This didn\u2019t mean that I got rid of them \u2013 a couple of them are from our honeymoon in India and likewise important.\u00a0 Yet, by evaluating, I found one set that I had no sentimental attachment and little appreciation for \u2013 and I simply set it aside. Then I moved on to the next subdivision and then the next.<\/p>\n With each grouping I would gather them together.\u00a0 From there, sometimes I would grab a piece I knew I wanted to stay and move it off to the side.\u00a0 Other times I would grab a piece that I knew could go away and put that into the give away pile.\u00a0 Often it\u2019s easiest to pull out our favorites and least favorites.\u00a0 It\u2019s those things that fall into that middle ground that can stymie us \u2013 uh, how do I decide about this other piece?\u00a0 <\/em>Those can be easier when those are the only ones left \u2013 although I leave the favorites close by so they can be seen as I evaluate the ones that bring more ambivalence.<\/p>\n With each group I needed to ask myself how realistic it was that I would wear it and what I was saving it for.\u00a0 I have a whole group of jewelry that I couldn\u2019t bring myself to part with \u2013 they were too sentimental while I know that I will never wear them again.\u00a0 Sometimes it\u2019s important to challenge yourself \u2013 would you be able to wear and appreciate all your jewelry?\u00a0 I know I tend to re-wear my favorites, in order to fully appreciate them.<\/p>\n It ended up taking me about 4 hours to sort and organize my jewelry \u2013 double from my high-end expectation of 1-2 hours.\u00a0 I ended up getting rid of 3 of the jewelry boxes and have limited myself to using those 3 jewelry boxes I\u2019d already decided on keeping.\u00a0 You can see from the jewelry box below with jewelry in it, what I am getting rid of.<\/p>\n\n
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