my life journal of plans
I'm kind of starting my life over in a way. I always knew I was a surround-yourself-in-clutter kind of person but I tried to throw stuff away but always had excuses for the clutter I still had. Maggie started reading some books and the words coming out of her mouth sounded crazy to me. I didn't think I'd ever get to that point but good for her! Then I read this book.... (this sounds like I'm on Reading Rainbow, huh?)
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
I'm getting back on track by using my free time that is not spent out and about enjoying myself, getting rid of clutter and planning the life I really want. The clutter gets in the way of it. It's all a distraction. Why keep something that you have not touched in years? It's not valuable if it's under the bed or in the basement! If something means a lot to you, it will be out on display treated like something you love. Photo clutter is the next thing I'm tackling. It will be tough but usually a couple photos will be enough to get the message across of the memory. The albums I end up with will be out on display for people to see. It's weird but the book even changed the way I shop or the way I'm shopping less...? If it's not a necessity or something I love and will wear all the time and it's not useful then don't get it!
I started a journal where I post pictures and write what I would like the rooms of my house to look like and what activities I enjoy. I'm going to go from there on how to achieve the life I really want and stop talking about the lives everyone else has that I want.
I'm only on the first wave of removing clutter. I started in my bedroom and tackled the drawers and filing cabinets Thursday. This week will be the closet and basement! Then the second wave of finding even more. When I bring something new into my house, I will remove something old I don't need/want.
This has got me really motivated and happier already. I didn't believe how clutter could make anyone depressed but the fact that I am happier already I guess proves perhaps it's possible.
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
I'm getting back on track by using my free time that is not spent out and about enjoying myself, getting rid of clutter and planning the life I really want. The clutter gets in the way of it. It's all a distraction. Why keep something that you have not touched in years? It's not valuable if it's under the bed or in the basement! If something means a lot to you, it will be out on display treated like something you love. Photo clutter is the next thing I'm tackling. It will be tough but usually a couple photos will be enough to get the message across of the memory. The albums I end up with will be out on display for people to see. It's weird but the book even changed the way I shop or the way I'm shopping less...? If it's not a necessity or something I love and will wear all the time and it's not useful then don't get it!
I started a journal where I post pictures and write what I would like the rooms of my house to look like and what activities I enjoy. I'm going to go from there on how to achieve the life I really want and stop talking about the lives everyone else has that I want.
I'm only on the first wave of removing clutter. I started in my bedroom and tackled the drawers and filing cabinets Thursday. This week will be the closet and basement! Then the second wave of finding even more. When I bring something new into my house, I will remove something old I don't need/want.
This has got me really motivated and happier already. I didn't believe how clutter could make anyone depressed but the fact that I am happier already I guess proves perhaps it's possible.