Ditch unwanted possessions and make more space for you 

If lobsters can erupt out of their armour and move on, shouldn't we? Here's how to get rid of excess 'stuff' 

The more items you get out the door, the more room for you to re-align your dream interior and add spiritual room to "breathe". Picture: iStock

I couldn't suck my limpet stare from that superior stitching. Every caress of your handsome hide was soul shivering pleasure. You were so lush, plump, accommodating. Even after the cat disgraced himself, pop-eyed between your base cushions, we deployed litres of Febreze (hopeless) and recommitted to you.

Yes, the lingering stench was torture for the next eight years. Still, you only cost €600 lightly used, plus the €200 for the hire of a cow trailer and a vehicular near-miss scored by spousal screaming.