Everyone should keep a “maybe box” in their home. A maybe box is a box of things that you keep away for a few months to see if you actually need the things inside of it, or if you could do away with them. There are a few tricks to nail a maybe box, so here are some tips to get started.
Time
Once you go through your things and you decide to keep, donate, and then finally put things into the maybe box, put it away and don’t look at it for at least a couple of months. This will give you time to readjust to life without the items, and see how much you miss using or having them.
Memory
Once it has been at least a couple months, before you open the box try to see if you can remember everything you put in there. If you find that you’re having trouble remembering, that can be a good sign that you actually don’t need the things in the box anymore!
Reintroducing
If there are things in the box that you want back into your home, find a physical place to put them instead of tossing them somewhere. This is more intentional and will make the item feel more special.
