Clutter is simply anything you don't love or need.

You may find that answer too vague so when determining what items (and this includes digital items or tasks on your to-do list) ask yourself the following questions:

Do I love it?
Do I need it?

If the answer to both is no, let it go.

But what if you say "I may need it one day"? Then ask yourself these questions:

Would it be difficult to find it again?
Would it be expensive to repurchase?

If the answer is yes to either of those questions and letting go of the item will cause you to stress, keep it. Just be sure to find an out-of-the-way, proper storage area and revisit the item at a later date.

What about all those gifts that you hold onto out of guilt?

I'm giving you permission to let them go! Your loved ones whether they are alive or have passed on wouldn't want you to be stressed. Well at least most of them. 

If someone gives you a gift that isn't your style or you don't need it, accept it with grace and let it go. Of c...