I know it's hard in January - but think back to the your last trip or holiday when all your things were packed into one suitcase. Did you really miss all the "essential" items you surround yourself with everyday? Or did you experience a fantastic feeling of lightness and liberation? If we're honest many of the possessions we acquire in a lifetime are superfluous and just weigh us down.

So hold onto that memory of a freer time - it will help you decide whether you really need to keep superfluous kitchen clutter or buy another scarf or pair of boots in the sales!