I have my stuff I want to clear out and there is also household places to do (like the linen closet & cooking utensils cupboard I mentioned below). I think I will need to make a start today on a small drawer I keep some writing & some misc stuff in.

I do need to look at it as "does this bring me joy" because usually I think "I might need this" or "I am going to use this sometime for XYZ project". I do want to get more ruthless but cutting the emotional ties is sometimes the hardest part.

Editted to add: Sometimes I also keep things because I can't bear to throw it away but it isn't in good enough shape to give to a second hand store or to anyone else. That is the hardest part to overcome.