Making progress...
Have decided to have a GG. Sort of like a garage sale without the sale: garage giveaway - GG.
You put all the stuff you don't want on your nature strip with a big sign saying: Free Stuff - Help yourself!
I am putting out my books, old CDs, garden and garage stuff which is too good to throw away but which no one would buy.
I will let you know how I go.
Also spent the morning tidying up the garden and cleaning out the garage. So feeling very virtuous - if I can manage at least one or two tasks a day I will be happy.