Depending on how big or cluttered your closet is, assess how long you think it will realistically take to complete the task. Mark it on your planner or calendar so you don't forget about it. It is better to plan for too much time than not enough. That way, you have to finish the task before you go to bed. If you have any clothes in storage, take them out of their boxes and put them on your bed too. This also includes any jewelry! We don't often realize how much dust and dirt can be inside our closet even though it is mostly closed. Use a disinfectant spray with some paper towels, a damp cloth, or even a duster to make all surfaces spotless. Finish with some air freshener and let your closet air out for a bit. Have one pile called "I love this!," another called "Maybe I'll keep this," another labeled "Donate," and finally a pile called "trash." Work through the pile on your bed until it is all clear and you can sleep tonight! Feel free to get a drink of water and a congratulatory snack. The key with this step is to not think too much about each item. Hold the item up and go with your gut reaction. This will thin out your closet much quicker. Ask yourself the question, "Would I buy this if I saw it in stores?," or "Do I see myself wearing this three months from now?" If the answer is "No" to these questions, throw these clothes into your bags for donation (unless it's an expensive or sentimental item). Congratulations! You now only have clothes you need and love!
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One-sentence summary -- Set aside part or even all of your day to clear your closet. Take absolutely everything out of your closet and put it on your bed. Deep clean your closet. Sort your closet contents into four piles. Sort through your remaining piles more thoroughly.

Start by taking a full breath in for 5 seconds so that your abdomen expands, hold it for 5 seconds, then release the breath for 5 seconds. Take a couple normal breaths, then repeat the diaphragm breathing until you feel less anxious.Diaphragm breathing makes sure that your breaths are getting air all the way to the bottom of your lungs. This can be especially helpful when you feel like breathing is hard or you can't get a full breath (usually when you're anxious, angry, or stressed). Controlled breathing patterns can signal your body that it needs to calm down. It does this by releasing neurotransmitters that calm you. Mindfulness can be used to gently quiet the mind by bringing your attention to your sensations and surroundings. Start focusing on sounds, the temperature, what you smell or feel, and your breathing. Focus on these things until you start to relax. This can quiet your mind and research shows that it can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and help with chronic pain. This can help you have more emotional control and awareness. The body physically responds to strong emotions by making you feel out of control. It secretes adrenaline which is released into your bloodstream. Adrenaline increases your heart rate, muscle strength, and blood pressure, which is your body's way of preparing for a "fight or flight" response. Start by tightening and releasing the muscle groups in order from your head to your toes. Begin by focusing on your facial muscles, tightening them for 6 seconds and then letting the muscles release for 6 seconds. Repeat this with your neck muscles, shoulders, chest, arms, and so forth down the body until your body feels more relaxed. Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce muscle tension. This can reduce your anxiety and feelings of anger, helping you calm down. If you're feeling anxious or angry, try exercising to calm yourself. Don't be tempted to focus on what's upsetting you. Instead, exercise to calm your body. When you do physical activities, your body releases endorphins which can reduce your body's stress response, improve your mood, reduce muscle tension, and calm you. Studies have also shown that exercising can change your brain, making you less susceptible to stress. Find whatever physical activity you enjoy doing. For example, you may do yoga, dance, walk, play sports, or go for a run. Since there's no set amount of exercise guaranteed to calm you down, just start exercising when you feel worked up. Keep exercising until you feel your body start to relax. Dogs and cats can be tremendously helpful during stressful moments. You can simply talk to your pet, stroke his fur, or take him for a walk. A study has shown that 55% of people who spend time with their pets are more relaxed while 44% felt more optimistic. If you don't have a pet, sometimes a stuffed pet can be just as useful. Alternatively, you can visit a zoo, a nature park, an aquarium or a local wildlife reserve. Just seeing animals go about their daily business can be calming. When you're overwhelmed or upset, it's easy to reach for the comfort food. Before you do that, realize that nutritious food can actually balance your mood and provide you with energy to help get you through difficult situations. In addition to eating a healthy diet, studies suggest that the following foods are useful to combat stress and help you relax: Asparagus Avocados Berries Oranges Oysters Walnuts Stimulants may make it difficult to relax or calm down. The classic example is caffeine, which can boost your central nervous system, making you feel more energetic. You should also avoid relying on alcohol or nicotine products to calm yourself down. Nicotine, in particular, raises your body's heart rate and blood pressure, making it difficult to calm yourself down. Dependency will make it incredibly difficult to quit, increasing your stress and anxiety. While alcohol might seem like it has a calming effect, relying on alcohol to deal with stress or anxiety will actually prevent you from truly dealing with your problems.
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One-sentence summary -- Practice diaphragm breathing. Be mindful of your surroundings and body sensations. Do progressive muscle relaxation. Get some exercise. Pet your animals and take them for walks, if you can. Aim for a healthy diet. Avoid substances that prevent you from calming down.

This can usually be accomplished by picking up the receiver, or by pressing the "Call" button on your cordless telephone. You'll usually enter either *72 (Verizon or Sprint) or *21* (AT&T or T-Mobile) into the phone and then press the "Call" button, which is usually a green phone-shaped button. Call forwarding codes vary by region. If you're unsure of your phone's forwarding code, consult the manual or the website for the phone. You should hear a beep or an audio prompt to enter a phone number, at which point you can proceed. Type in the 10- or 11-digit number to which you want to forward your home phone's calls. Press the # button on your home phone to do so. On some home phones, you may have to press the "Call" button again after doing so. You should hear a beep or a chime several seconds after dialing the pound key. Once you hear the chime, you can hang up your phone; your call-forwarding service should now be active. In some cases, you may receive an automated response that confirms you have activated the call forwarding service.
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Activate your phone's dial tone. Dial the call forwarding service. Listen for a dial tone. Enter your cell phone's number. Dial the pound key to complete setup. Wait for the confirmation tone.