Decluttering. Minimizing. Simplifying… Becoming minimalist. That is one of my goals for 2012. And those of you who know me well, that is going to be a very tough chore for me. I am a sentimentalist. Everything I have means something to me. I have a very hard time throwing things out. I don’t think I have a cluttered house, I just organize and hide it well!
Well it’s time for a change. And 2012 seems to be the right year. One of my priorities is my health and ensuring I look after myself with a healthy lifestyle, good food habits, exercise and rebuilding my shoulder. It’s been months since I’ve posted anything, as life has been crazy busy and I’ve had to put my favourite hobby on hold for a while… my photography. I recently had shoulder surgery and am still in recovery mode. I figured this was a perfect time to get caught up with all that reading I haven’t had a chance to do in years, or to maybe start decluttering those drawers, cabinets, closets… little by little.
I am making progress… and I will not stop until I feel satisfied that I cannot throw anything else out. I recently ran across a very timely saying … ”Owning less is far more beneficial then organizing more”. Wow. Isn’t that the truth!
So as you attempt to get your home organized this year, challenge yourself to remove the unnecessary items. Rid yourself of that extra weight in a permanent manner. Donate the items or help eliminate debt by selling some of it. It feels REALLY good. And such a great way to start a new season.
Decluttered. Simple. Clean & Fresh. Like the first signs of spring. My favourite season.
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I am going to steal your saying…I love it..the pictures are beautiful…glad to see you are back at the blog.