A few weeks ago I got the urge to minimize my shoes. I had no idea that I’d also be hit with some important life lessons or that it was the start of a massive decluttering snowball. There was nothing special about that morning. I just wanted to get rid of the shoe bin by…
So you want to say goodbye to your “ideal self” and embrace who you truly are. But what does that actually look like? Let’s walk through it together! I’ve spent the last five years minimizing and simplifying my house. And while I’ve had two garage sales, sold hundreds of things and donated thousands of items…
All our lives we’re told how we should act, what we should do and who we should be. Well. I’m throwing out the “shoulds” and letting go of my “Ideal Self”, and I’m finding who I really am. As infants, our parents dressed us how they wanted. As toddlers, adults (and older kids) told us…
While decluttering, there often comes a time when everything is just…a mess. It looks worse than it did when you started and you feel like you want to just throw it all away in frustration. You’re not alone! Here’s some motivation to keep pushing through! Picture this: you’ve decided to declutter your room, so naturally,…
Decluttering is an emotionally and physically demanding process. Here’s how to be gentle with yourself and take care of your heart on the journey, avoiding burnout and regret! In my work as a professional organizer, I’ve sat beside many people who felt overwhelmed by the decluttering process. There have been times when I, myself have…
Minimalism is often associated with being frugal or “cheap”, but really they are two totally different things. In fact, through minimalism, I’ve learned an important lesson about investing in myself. Before I got inspired to minimize, I prided myself on saving money. On being cheap. The coupon clipper, deal finder, clearance rack queen. I bought…