Notice the things around your home, look at those nook and crannies you don’t really hang out in, is there areas that are only collecting dust and full of clutter? Remember that if you make more space in your home, you make more space in your mind. Here are some steps to follow:
Imagine that you are carrying everything that you own in your arms. Ask yourself, what is the relation to the things you are holding? Is it heavy? Does it feel like a burden? Now imagine that you let go of things slowly that you no longer love, does the weight get lighter? Does it feel good, or is it hard to let go?
Now that you’ve done that, take a look at one area of your home, whether that’d be your closet, your pantry, your drawers and ask yourself. How does it make me feel when you look at clutter like this
? Does it give me anxiety and overwhelm? Or does it bring me peace? That simple question is the first step to making a life changing decluttering.
You may have heard of Marie Kondo, a renowned professional organizer. One of the practices she speaks highly of is holding each item in your hands and seeing how the item makes you feel. An easy example of this, let’s start with the clothes in your closet. When you hold that sweater that you payed a lot of money for, but every time you try to wear it you are reminded that the fabric is itchy and it makes you look heavier set than you really are, and maybe it doesn’t actually go with any of the bottoms you own; that is the true sign that you are ready to let go. And while it is easier said than done, a lot of times we hold on to things because of their emotional value, maybe that sweater was gifted to you by your dear family member that passed away, or simply you saw it online and it looked amazing on the model and decided to grab it because the pop up said it was about to sell out.
The reality is, all of us have impulse shopped or kept things that we no longer need, and setting time aside to intentionally look at all the items can only bring better things. Did you know that when you get rid of clutter, it is a way for you to let the universe know that you are ready for new things? It’s a way to show that you are open to change and how can you bring in something new if the old is taking up its’ space? May this be a gentle reminder of all those things that I’m sure popped up in your mind while reading this that you know are no longer meant for you, and may the movement bring about new and marvelous things into your life.
