How to make money from your old stuff
How to make money from your old stuff
We all love money but sometimes the things we need to do in order to make more AND keep more of it don’t come so easily.
Buying stuff we don’t really need happens to us all at some point or another.
Now and again this is quite harmless, but if we are buying to fill an emotional need that isn’t being satified in our lives, then it can become a problem.
Not only does this mean that we fill our homes with useless stuff, it also means that we spent our hard earned money on a “non asset” (i.e. something that we can’t sell for as much as we paid for it and it doesn’t generate any income while we have it!) and on top of all that – it didn’t do anything to satisfy the emotional need long term.
So; what’s the solution?
For a start you’ll need be honest about why you’re buying it (or bought it), and find a healthier way to deal with the underlying issue.
Easier said than done I know but there are so many organisations out there that can help with compulsive behaviours so don’t be afraid to put your money to better use and invest in yourself for a change.
If you’re a visual person – do a vision board – start to get comfortable with your vision of a future with less stuff and more actual cash money in your bank accounts.
I love buying old things and upcycling them but sometimes my amition exceeds my time and resources to actually do it so on occassion i feel the need to clear away all those “to do” projects – or even sometime the done ones that I don’t have space for. These generally go on Facebook Marketplace as it’s free to list and the adverts are seen in local groups so i don’t have to arrange delivery all over the country. Depending where you are in the world, I’m sure there is something similar near you – maybe Craigs List, Gumtree, Freecycle or eBay.
