The list goes on and on.
I am tired of the clutter. Of the unnecessary. Off the too much. It makes me feel unwell, unhappy, frustrated, overwhelmed, exhausted.
It makes me be...not me.
I haven't really worked out all of the specifics yet on how I'm going to do so, but there is major life decluttering in my future. Today, I started with the possessions/home aspect and took some time to tackle an area that has been plaguing me for awhile: my bills/mail/stationery cabinet.
Once upon a time, this had been an area where I could put my hands instantly on whatever I needed and not also instantly have an avalanche. I spent some time on it today and it makes me so happy just looking at the neat-and-organized-ness. Plus, I don't have to dread opening the door any more! Score.
I still need to go through the file folders up there on the top left, and probably the basket too, but I left them for now. Baby steps.
Tomorrow, I will take another step on my life-decluttering journey. I am participating in a 7-day clean food challenge (I will talk it more in-depth about soon!) which will hopefully help my body detoxify and heal, as well as prepare me for the healthier and gluten-free lifestyle that I keep putting off. No sugar, alcohol, dairy (no cheese?!! This may kill me), gluten, or caffeine.
I need to go to the grocery store...and binge on cheese.
Hey Lesley! Welcome to the CFC... do you want me to add your blog to the list? I would love to, but didn't want to do so without asking first.
ReplyDeleteLet me know!
Thanks,
Emilie
Hi!! Thanks! I'm slogging away through Day 1, but am excited for the end result. And, sure, you can add me to the list :)
DeleteHi Lesley, I came across your blog via Emilie :) but this post on clutter reminds me of me. My husband complains daily about my stuff, piles of it everywhere. Clothes, toys, books and papers, mail, dishes, more toys. I even have a rather embarassing photo I took of when my mother was coming for a visit and I pulled the couch out. There were at least 100 random things, topped off with my "Take the U out of clutter" inspirational book. I feel like I've been working for years to cut down on the clutter, and I'm just no good at it. Hubby translates this to I don't try, which is annoying. I'm going to bookmark you in the hopes that you're more successful in this endeavor than I am, and that you'll maybe help me along the way. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey Leslie-
ReplyDeleteI am eating string cheese as i read this. haha. Great job organizing the cupboard! We really need to work on organizing our house too. We dont have a ton of clutter, its just disorganized. Keep up the good work!