Spring is a wonderful time to attack the attic - it's still cool enough to be able to tackle this decluttering job! And the timing is perfect - you may find you have enough for a yard sale. Now that's motivating, isn't it?
Start by walking around your attic to take a mental inventory of what you have there. Designate corners for each category - Christmas, other seasonal decorations, keepsakes, off-season clothing, suitcases and travelling accessories, home repair supplies - whatever categories represent your life.
Next week we'll move on to another step in spring cleaning the attic.