Do we/I really need so much stuff?

Ok, I admit it-- I have too much stuff (read: unnecessary junk).

This creates a significant stress-point for me because I hate clutter. Clutter makes me hostile, irritable and angry.

As we head into Christmas this week I am pondering the question of not whether I have too much stuff, but how do I get rid of stuff that I already have? How can I make myself de-clutter my life?

As much as I say that I want to be a minimalist, I find myself manufacturing reasons for not (i) donating, (ii) selling on ebay or (iii) simply trashing items.

If you ask me what I want for Christmas this year my answer would be the discipline and willpower to de-clutter my life.