Wednesday, September 26, 2012

I seem to have gotten stuck. After all that chucking, I've run out of things to throw out. Not that I don't have any more things. I still got lots of those! I just don't know what else I can throw out. I seem to need whatever's left, although many are things I just need to start using up. Photo paper. Note cards. Note pads. Envelopes. Post Its. Books (well, these I need to read). Make up. Blank DVDs. The list goes on. I hope this stagnancy does not last long. That is not to say, however, that I haven't made any progress. I have a much clearer space, although I believe I can still get rid of more. So on goes the decluttering process.


4 comments:

  1. Hang in there! My experience is that the decluttering inspiration ebbs and flows in waves. For some people, big purges may work best and for others the slow-and-steady. Each round may lead to another re-evaluation and deeper sorting as you enjoy the space and freedom of less. It's nice to find your blog (though Miss Minimalist) as I am on the same path of more with less.

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  2. Thank you for your comment. I find that both big purges and slow and steady ones work for me. There are days when I can just spend an entire afternoon getting rid of things. Then for the next few days throw out a little each time. I am still hoping to get rid of more. Good luck with your own journey toward less.

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  3. Hi! I'm a little late getting here from Miss Minimalist, but I've been enjoying reading about your purging adventures!

    Some advice...Make sure you're not purging just to purge. When I find myself getting rid of things that I probably shouldn't, I take a break. You'll find more that you can do without, don't worry! I take a break from stuff, and focus on clearing mental and commitment clutter. Being intentional with time is even more challenging than being intentional with possessions.

    Good luck!

    Bethany@OurSoCalledLife

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  4. That is great advice. I did, at one point, seem to obsess on just getting rid of things for the sake of purging in order to meet my end goal. But I came to realize it immediately as I questioned my intentions of throwing out things. I would find myself looking for things to dispose of and I just thought, "this isn't right". On the other hand, I do believe that there are still a lot of material things that I can do without and I would someday want to clear out more. Thank you for your advice!

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