August - Organise that clutter

It happens to everyone: old pans stacking up in the cupboard, magazines gathering dust under bed, never-used clothes in the wardrobe - stuff you no longer need but keep anyway.

But clinging to clutter keeps you from making the most of today.

To de-clutter, ask yourself, "Do I use it?" or "Have I used it in the last year?" Of course there's always going to be room for the things that involve special memories, but this is about the pointless stuff. When you come across one of these items, the question should be: "What's the worst thing that could happen if I didn't have anymore?"

And remember, de-cluttering doesn't necessarily mean a big job for the trash man. Consider recycling your stuff, donating it to charity or even selling it. The people on eBay will buy anything.

School uniforms? Drop by Bannok.com/2hands. Old bicycles in decent shape? Rural children are waiting at ThaiCycling.com. Wheelchairs and crutches will always be useful at Nontapum.com. Computers, CPUs and keyboards can find new owners at WSK.or.th.