Should I "hold on to it" or "let it go"

"De-cluttering is a continuous process" said no one, but it holds true in every sense of the word for me. Honestly, it isn't about how well a particular thing is done, but, it is about how regularly it is done, which actually matters in the long run. If you are one of the pro-decluttering people, you must already know the right time to start decluttering is, NOW! Because, if you are thinking whether or not your life or space needs decluttering, you are probably already late! For everyone else and especially if you are one of the curious people, let me tell you a classified information - the right time to begin your decluttering curiosity is towards the end of the year. It has magical effects without owning a magic wand! 

If done right, it sets you up for a brilliant start of the new year. If not, it can make your coming year magically tragic because it won't be a new year. For all the practical purposes, it will be a spill over of the previous year which is already gone-by! All you can do is learn from it, not live in it. 

Moving on, literally and figuratively - how do we decide if we hold on or let go of something? Just like you do for any other decision, ask questions, answer honestly and act! 

For me, by the time I answer the following questions, everything is crystal clear! Most of the times, I don't even need to ask all the questions. I do it regardless, because the validation helps me! A lot! I hope it works for you too! 

Feelings:

1. Do you love it? 
2. Does it make you happy?
3. Does it add to your confidence?

Relevance:

1. Have you used it in the last 6 months?
2. Does it fit in your current lifestyle or future goals?
3. Does it hold any significant memory which isn't guilt ridden for you?

Utility:

1. Is it functioning well?
2. Do you have a designated time and space for it?
3. Are you sure this doesn't fall into "just in case" or "obligation"?

If you answered "NO" or "MAYBE" to even one of the above questions, it is a clear indication that it needs to go from your space or life.