Our office threw out 50 things and more

Yesterday and today, everyone here at Springboard and the Hachette Book Group decided to put our muscle where our publishing mouths are. Yes, the publishers of Gail Blanke’s Throw Out Fifty Things dug through those drawers, reshelved those books and decided what to give away and what to throw away. It was quite an energizing experience (I and others on the 16th floor did it yesterday; the 13th and 15th floor is throwing away as I write).
I gave away some of the duplicates of books I always wanted to read, but haven’t yet found the time. I brought other books home so that I’ll actually read them there (as opposed to trying to do so while I multitasked at my desk). And I threw out at least one pair of old shoes; I brought a mug or two that I never use to the swap room, and I recycled enough paper to make nests for flocks of birds.
You know what was the best part? I feel lighter and freer. I found things I forgot I had like nice note cards, great blush, and wonderful olive oil I had received as a Christmas gift, but hadn’t yet brought home.
I felt like I was coming into a new office this morning, and I was eager to get to the work on my relatively tidy desk!
I recommend the feeling highly.
Do you have the urge to spring clean? Let me know.

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