For the past 3 years I've been on a mission to let things go. I finally decided that I was tired of spending time taking care of so many things. I joined a minimalist group, participated in the Home Storage Solutions Decluttering Challenge, and started letting things go. It's a journey It doesn't happen over night. In the beginning I was able to easily get rid of a lot of things. Clothes I didn't like, things that were expired, piles of paper I no longer needed. It takes time to get there-but just keep chipping away at it. An assortment of items I got rid of It's a lifestyle After a while it becomes a lifestyle. You really start looking at "Things" in a new light. You start asking yourself internal questions such as:
You will learn a lot about yourself during the process After I got rid of the "easy" stuff-I was left with items that had much more meaning. I really had to dig deep to let some of things go. I noticed I was hanging onto some things because I really thought I "needed" them-but the truth was I really didn't. Decor is really hard for me to get rid of and I worry that I won't find that perfect "piece". What I try to remember is how much I enjoy finding that "Perfect" piece, so if I haven't used it a year it really needs to go. I've held onto "Key Pieces" that I can interchange: such as a Huge apothecary jar that I can change-up by just adding seasonal vase fillers. Set a Goal After you have gotten rid of things, you will have more time on your hands. Less things means: Less Cleaning.. Less Shopping.. Less Maintaining.. Less Organizing.. Less things to try to find.. Use your time wisely! This is your reward, What is your goal? Take up a new Hobby? Travel? For my Goal I wrote: "I started this journey in an effort to spend less time taking care of my stuff, and more time with my family." It will enrich your life Although when you are in the thick of it, throwing away things, and donating things it's hard to see the silver lining. I'm happy to share how I feel minimizing has enriched my life:
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