Let it GO! Decluttering (simplifying) your life of (people, places or things) success stories?
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I never thought of it like that, but what you said was so insightful and true. I going to get cracking on decluttering one room tonight. In fact right now 🙂
@meepmya Welcome! Good luck! Don't feel disheartened if you can't finish the whole room in one night.
Decluttering is a long, and some might say, endless process.
Instead, take joy in what you DO accomplish.5 -
I never thought of it like that, but what you said was so insightful and true. I going to get cracking on decluttering one room tonight. In fact right now 🙂
Mega YAY YOU!!!! I'm so cheering for you and cheering you on. REMEMBER, hurry or any type of fret or rush to get it "all" done at once is a recipe for YUCK, take your precious time and do it right and righteously. You are on your way to clutter-freeville and I'm so GLAD for you.
THANK you so much for contributing to this thread, you ROCK, period. 2 -
I can definitely identify with your post. Being a clutter-bug has been a lifelong struggle, same as my weight. Don't have any tips yet, but I hope to be going through my clothes closet after a few more pounds. Struggling to decide if I should get rid of the too-big clothes. Hard to let go of anything. Ya never know when ya might need it
All the 'experts' seem to agree, that getting rid of our old clothes is the way to go on our weight-loss journey. I have been doing it this time around and I have found that to me, it is a way of accepting the new and improved me. I say get rid of those clothes that are now too big on you! Congratulations on both the decluttering and the weight-loss!
My last time around losing weight that is what I did. As things became too big I put them in a bag in my closet until it was full then took it to be donated. I found that it was the fact that my clothes were getting tight that got me back on track to loss instead of gain. I really refused to go buy bigger clothes again so knew I needed to do something.6 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Hey gang~
I just thought about something I'd been doing for the past few weeks and wanted to mention it, but always forget (and speaking of forget, I restarted doing this AFTER forgetting about it for years), when my beloved hubby told me a couple of weeks ago that I'm looking "taller"(because I'm losing weight/body fat)--that inspired to to begin to focus on my posture, even as a NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) type of thang....
Holding my tummy in on the regular and practicing good/better posture (even if I'm sitting or "coach-potatoing"). Wow, "practicing" holding one's tummy in, walking with shoulders back a bit and even a bit more "graceful/encouraged/elegant" as I walk and good posture in general (and not to mention the better and positive attitude about myself and others and again, FOCUSING on good posture) does something wonderful in and thru me. The more I practice good posture and hold my tummy in (even if it's just a wee bit) is helping me in ways that are hard to describe. What does this have to do with Letting it GO! Well, carrying myself with better posture is somehow super raises my poise/equilibrium. It makes me feel more beautiful inside and out, which in turns is helping me even more in the area of letting GO of fear and excess negative thinking and being (as walking with poor posture and slump shoulders, etc. seems to encourage negativity, which sparks carelessness/slothfulness and yuck in me more). Lastly, practicing good posture ALL the time, somehow matches with a more decluttered/simplied lifestyle too. Just a thought I wanted to share! Walking tall and confident is truly NEAT!
Thanks for sharing! My mom is a physical therapist and always told me to "sit up straight" - I'm finally listening to her!!!
OH man, all of my aches and pains for years have come down to lack of proper posture. I still struggle most days with learning this. Should have listened to my Grandmother all those years ago. Thanks for the reminder.2 -
With all the extra trash from replacing electronics and appliances, I had to stop decluttering until trash day. It will take a couple weeks to be caught up, but I'll do what I can when there's room. In the meantime, I've decided to wash doors or walls in the house.
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Hey gang!
Just wanted to share something that "may" bless your socks off! Ya know, I see many overweight and obese woman that keep themselves looking sharp and good. Unfortunately, I was so NOT one of them. I just could never find clothes and stuff that looked good on me AND I was too slothful/lazy/unmotivated/quite frankly "shiftless" (as we use to call it) to keep up my appearance on a daily basis. I would just wear regularly big ole tee-shirts, baggy jogging/sloppy looking clothes, etc. Another thing this "decluttering and letting GO: of everything hindering me to be the best I could be and do the best that I could. I started purposely making it my business to "look" better and look "cute" everyday, as my home and surroundings/environment and I began to be "slimmer" less clutter, mess and fat--more minimalistic and clean and prettier. I started MAKING myself dress/look cleaner and prettier too--EVERYDAY!
This may sound like "common-sense" or unnecessary to read/talk about, but for a lot of obese/overweight people (especially stay at home moms, etc.) BELIEVE ME, this is a real issue haunting and troubling many folk. It really is, and I aint scare to bring it up/talk about with y'all because I care and it's working something tremendous to/for me and I think it's important to share! Also, this doesn't necessarily mean more make-up either. I don't wear make-up myself, but to each is own. One does NOT have to fill their face with make-up and wigs to look super CUTE, natural beauty is REAL, no matter that TV/Movies tell/show us.
What does this have to do with decluttering and simplifying y/our lives? A LOT. Making yourself look attractive does something powerful in/thru/to you. Now I'm NOT talking about spending a lot of money or the folly/foolishness of getting into the slavery called DEBT to look good-to
with that, period. You can wash and wear the same outfits overs and over and look REALLY good, you really can. It's all about the "attitude" as they say. Also, GOOD Hygiene and declutterization (is that a word) are BEST FRIENDS. Before we boarded this train called CHANGE, many of us allowed poor hygiene and "who cares spirit" to rule and reign in our mind/hearts and lives. MAKE yourself pamper yourself daily with good hygiene (bathing/showering/brushing you teeth, combing/styling your hair, etc.) and literally going out of your way to be looking/smelling/living better and better more and more each day. DO IT, make it a priority with your decluttering and WATCH what happens in/thru/to you.
{{{{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}}}}}} and let's do this, as "they" say. EVERYDAY, no matter what--no matter how much you may not "feel" like it--DO IT ANYWAY. Operation look CUTER daily is a challenge that you will thank yourself for (and your spouse, family, friends will too). I promise. Rome wasn't built in a day, as with decluttering, little by little, step by step, one "issue" at a time.
Here's some article that may inspire you:
https://www.complex.com/style/2013/08/10-ways-dressing-well-helps-you-in-life/
https://www.riskology.co/dress-well/15 -
With all the extra trash from replacing electronics and appliances, I had to stop decluttering until trash day. It will take a couple weeks to be caught up, but I'll do what I can when there's room. In the meantime, I've decided to wash doors or walls in the house.
You winner you, choosing/DECIDING to wash the walls/doors in the house in lieu of what's going on with the electronics/appliances is the stuff CHAMPIONS are truly made of. Wow, that's not only impressive...you've inspired me to wash the inside garage door (I decluttered and mopped the floors, but didn't think about the inside door, it aint looking all that swift, now that I think about it) AND I;m going to go ahead and clean other walls and doors I've neglected doing--just for the NEAT exercise and because I can. Thank you so much for contributing to this thread, you've helped in ways that can't fully be described--BOOM!3 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »With all the extra trash from replacing electronics and appliances, I had to stop decluttering until trash day. It will take a couple weeks to be caught up, but I'll do what I can when there's room. In the meantime, I've decided to wash doors or walls in the house.
You winner you, choosing/DECIDING to wash the walls/doors in the house in lieu of what's going on with the electronics/appliances is the stuff CHAMPIONS are truly made of. Wow, that's not only impressive...you've inspired me to wash the inside garage door (I decluttered and mopped the floors, but didn't think about the inside door, it aint looking all that swift, now that I think about it) AND I;m going to go ahead and clean other walls and doors I've neglected doing--just for the NEAT exercise and because I can. Thank you so much for contributing to this thread, you've helped in ways that can't fully be described--BOOM!
I've been trying to clean the wall behind my stove for a long time. Between the grease and other splatter, nothing worked. With the stove out of the way, my husband tried gojo hand cleaner and it worked! I'm on a kick! 7 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Hey gang!
Just wanted to share something that "may" bless your socks off! Ya know, I see many overweight and obese woman that keep themselves looking sharp and good. Unfortunately, I was so NOT one of them. I just could never find clothes and stuff that looked good on me AND I was too slothful/lazy/unmotivated/quite frankly "shiftless" (as we use to call it) to keep up my appearance on a daily basis. I would just wear regularly big ole tee-shirts, baggy jogging/sloppy looking clothes, etc. Another thing this "decluttering and letting GO: of everything hindering me to be the best I could be and do the best that I could. I started purposely making it my business to "look" better and look "cute" everyday, as my home and surroundings/environment and I began to be "slimmer" less clutter, mess and fat--more minimalistic and clean and prettier. I started MAKING myself dress/look cleaner and prettier too--EVERYDAY!
This may sound like "common-sense" or unnecessary to read/talk about, but for a lot of obese/overweight people (especially stay at home moms, etc.) BELIEVE ME, this is a real issue haunting and troubling many folk. It really is, and I aint scare to bring it up/talk about with y'all because I care and it's working something tremendous to/for me and I think it's important to share! Also, this doesn't necessarily mean more make-up either. I don't wear make-up myself, but to each is own. One does NOT have to fill their face with make-up and wigs to look super CUTE, natural beauty is REAL, no matter that TV/Movies tell/show us.
What does this have to do with decluttering and simplifying y/our lives? A LOT. Making yourself look attractive does something powerful in/thru/to you. Now I'm NOT talking about spending a lot of money or the folly/foolishness of getting into the slavery called DEBT to look good-to with that, period. You can wash and wear the same outfits overs and over and look REALLY good, you really can. It's all about the "attitude" as they say. Also, GOOD Hygiene and declutterization (is that a word) are BEST FRIENDS. Before we boarded this train called CHANGE, many of us allowed poor hygiene and "who cares spirit" to rule and reign in our mind/hearts and lives. MAKE yourself pamper yourself daily with good hygiene (bathing/showering/brushing you teeth, combing/styling your hair, etc.) and literally going out of your way to be looking/smelling/living better and better more and more each day. DO IT, make it a priority with your decluttering and WATCH what happens in/thru/to you.
{{{{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}}}}}} and let's do this, as "they" say. EVERYDAY, no matter what--no matter how much you may not "feel" like it--DO IT ANYWAY. Operation look CUTER daily is a challenge that you will thank yourself for (and your spouse, family, friends will too). I promise. Rome wasn't built in a day, as with decluttering, little by little, step by step, one "issue" at a time.
Here's some article that may inspire you:
https://www.complex.com/style/2013/08/10-ways-dressing-well-helps-you-in-life/
https://www.riskology.co/dress-well/
If this comes up twice, I apologize. But I couldn't agree with this post more. I bought some new clothes and took some old ones to be altered to fit me exactly as I was. Not in 10 pounds, not in 20 but where my body was in that moment. That led to feeling good which led to making small changes to my diet - adding things in instead of eliminating the things I love, I started working out and then I started counting my calories. It was slow and it worked for me. Accepting where I was and embracing the beauty of where I was (and therapy) had a huge impact.
Thanks for posting me and the beautiful reminder of how far I've come!8 -
With all the extra trash from replacing electronics and appliances, I had to stop decluttering until trash day. It will take a couple weeks to be caught up, but I'll do what I can when there's room. In the meantime, I've decided to wash doors or walls in the house.
@snoo61 Thanks for that! Washing walls and doors is a great way to do NEAT!peggym4640 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Hey gang!
Just wanted to share something that "may" bless your socks off! Ya know, I see many overweight and obese woman that keep themselves looking sharp and good. Unfortunately, I was so NOT one of them. I just could never find clothes and stuff that looked good on me AND I was too slothful/lazy/unmotivated/quite frankly "shiftless" (as we use to call it) to keep up my appearance on a daily basis. I would just wear regularly big ole tee-shirts, baggy jogging/sloppy looking clothes, etc. Another thing this "decluttering and letting GO: of everything hindering me to be the best I could be and do the best that I could. I started purposely making it my business to "look" better and look "cute" everyday, as my home and surroundings/environment and I began to be "slimmer" less clutter, mess and fat--more minimalistic and clean and prettier. I started MAKING myself dress/look cleaner and prettier too--EVERYDAY!
This may sound like "common-sense" or unnecessary to read/talk about, but for a lot of obese/overweight people (especially stay at home moms, etc.) BELIEVE ME, this is a real issue haunting and troubling many folk. It really is, and I aint scare to bring it up/talk about with y'all because I care and it's working something tremendous to/for me and I think it's important to share! Also, this doesn't necessarily mean more make-up either. I don't wear make-up myself, but to each is own. One does NOT have to fill their face with make-up and wigs to look super CUTE, natural beauty is REAL, no matter that TV/Movies tell/show us.
What does this have to do with decluttering and simplifying y/our lives? A LOT. Making yourself look attractive does something powerful in/thru/to you. Now I'm NOT talking about spending a lot of money or the folly/foolishness of getting into the slavery called DEBT to look good-to with that, period. You can wash and wear the same outfits overs and over and look REALLY good, you really can. It's all about the "attitude" as they say. Also, GOOD Hygiene and declutterization (is that a word) are BEST FRIENDS. Before we boarded this train called CHANGE, many of us allowed poor hygiene and "who cares spirit" to rule and reign in our mind/hearts and lives. MAKE yourself pamper yourself daily with good hygiene (bathing/showering/brushing you teeth, combing/styling your hair, etc.) and literally going out of your way to be looking/smelling/living better and better more and more each day. DO IT, make it a priority with your decluttering and WATCH what happens in/thru/to you.
{{{{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}}}}}} and let's do this, as "they" say. EVERYDAY, no matter what--no matter how much you may not "feel" like it--DO IT ANYWAY. Operation look CUTER daily is a challenge that you will thank yourself for (and your spouse, family, friends will too). I promise. Rome wasn't built in a day, as with decluttering, little by little, step by step, one "issue" at a time.
Here's some article that may inspire you:
https://www.complex.com/style/2013/08/10-ways-dressing-well-helps-you-in-life/
https://www.riskology.co/dress-well/
If this comes up twice, I apologize. But I couldn't agree with this post more. I bought some new clothes and took some old ones to be altered to fit me exactly as I was. Not in 10 pounds, not in 20 but where my body was in that moment. That led to feeling good which led to making small changes to my diet - adding things in instead of eliminating the things I love, I started working out and then I started counting my calories. It was slow and it worked for me. Accepting where I was and embracing the beauty of where I was (and therapy) had a huge impact.
Thanks for posting me and the beautiful reminder of how far I've come!
@peggym4640 Yay you!! What a great example of what a lot of successful people recommend!
They say you should try to lose weight because you love and care for yourself and want to be nice to yourself.
They say you should seek help for any self-esteem, depression, mental health or addicton issues before tackling weight loss.
I love your story.4 -
@NewLIFEstyle4ME - YES! Love your last post! Thank you - you're awesome! I wore a pretty skirt that I always "save for another time" last night! AND I TUCKED MY SHIRT IN!!! I'm waiting until spring for a new wardrobe but that does not mean I cannot wear the pretty things I've shyed away from for so long and rock em! Wooho!5
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@NewLIFEstyle4ME - YES! Love your last post! Thank you - you're awesome! I wore a pretty skirt that I always "save for another time" last night! AND I TUCKED MY SHIRT IN!!! I'm waiting until spring for a new wardrobe but that does not mean I cannot wear the pretty things I've shyed away from for so long and rock em! Wooho!
WAIT! STOP the presses...did I hear/read correctly?
"And you tucked your shirt in???? AND YOU TUCKED YOUR SHIRT IN????!!!!???? Woah Nellie--that's major league cuteness you did right there AND a huge, a big ole accomplishment, seriously, when one tucks their shirt in--the war is just about OVER honey and you're winning this battle for SURE--WOW! I'm so thrilled for you I could cry. You fabulous beautiful woman you! Also, whenever someone says something about me, good, bad or indifferent, I always say: "it takes one to know one". Your calling me "awesome" is simply a reflection of you, because you yourself are awesome (period) and again, I'm THRILLED with what's going on in/around and about you. Get it girl!!!! BOOM!
P.S. You're also inspiring me, I have the CUTEST short blue jean dress in my closet (that looks super good on me too/fits so nice and looks tremendous on me--but I haven't worn it yet) this blue jean dress is mega cute and "sassy" short (nothing shameful, but short--like a few inches above my knee,shorter than bermuda shorts, but for me, that's short ) this jean dress has been "beggin/calling" me to get in it, and go somewhere and have some fun with my husboo, I'm going to wear it tomorrow, just because and because of your inspiration. THANK YOU so much for posting and for the inspiration/encouragement. YAY YOU!!!!!!
The dress looks kinda like this (but NOT quite as "fitted" as the one below)--it's super CUTE and so, perfect for "operation MAKE yourself get/look CUTE(R)--no matter what", too. This is the length--which I haven't "rocked" a dress this short in many moons...I'm doing it, tomorrow and will wear it a lot more before summer ends too.
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peggym4640 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Hey gang!
Just wanted to share something that "may" bless your socks off! Ya know, I see many overweight and obese woman that keep themselves looking sharp and good. Unfortunately, I was so NOT one of them. I just could never find clothes and stuff that looked good on me AND I was too slothful/lazy/unmotivated/quite frankly "shiftless" (as we use to call it) to keep up my appearance on a daily basis. I would just wear regularly big ole tee-shirts, baggy jogging/sloppy looking clothes, etc. Another thing this "decluttering and letting GO: of everything hindering me to be the best I could be and do the best that I could. I started purposely making it my business to "look" better and look "cute" everyday, as my home and surroundings/environment and I began to be "slimmer" less clutter, mess and fat--more minimalistic and clean and prettier. I started MAKING myself dress/look cleaner and prettier too--EVERYDAY!
This may sound like "common-sense" or unnecessary to read/talk about, but for a lot of obese/overweight people (especially stay at home moms, etc.) BELIEVE ME, this is a real issue haunting and troubling many folk. It really is, and I aint scare to bring it up/talk about with y'all because I care and it's working something tremendous to/for me and I think it's important to share! Also, this doesn't necessarily mean more make-up either. I don't wear make-up myself, but to each is own. One does NOT have to fill their face with make-up and wigs to look super CUTE, natural beauty is REAL, no matter that TV/Movies tell/show us.
What does this have to do with decluttering and simplifying y/our lives? A LOT. Making yourself look attractive does something powerful in/thru/to you. Now I'm NOT talking about spending a lot of money or the folly/foolishness of getting into the slavery called DEBT to look good-to with that, period. You can wash and wear the same outfits overs and over and look REALLY good, you really can. It's all about the "attitude" as they say. Also, GOOD Hygiene and declutterization (is that a word) are BEST FRIENDS. Before we boarded this train called CHANGE, many of us allowed poor hygiene and "who cares spirit" to rule and reign in our mind/hearts and lives. MAKE yourself pamper yourself daily with good hygiene (bathing/showering/brushing you teeth, combing/styling your hair, etc.) and literally going out of your way to be looking/smelling/living better and better more and more each day. DO IT, make it a priority with your decluttering and WATCH what happens in/thru/to you.
{{{{{{{{ Hugs }}}}}}}}}}} and let's do this, as "they" say. EVERYDAY, no matter what--no matter how much you may not "feel" like it--DO IT ANYWAY. Operation look CUTER daily is a challenge that you will thank yourself for (and your spouse, family, friends will too). I promise. Rome wasn't built in a day, as with decluttering, little by little, step by step, one "issue" at a time.
Here's some article that may inspire you:
https://www.complex.com/style/2013/08/10-ways-dressing-well-helps-you-in-life/
https://www.riskology.co/dress-well/
If this comes up twice, I apologize. But I couldn't agree with this post more. I bought some new clothes and took some old ones to be altered to fit me exactly as I was. Not in 10 pounds, not in 20 but where my body was in that moment. That led to feeling good which led to making small changes to my diet - adding things in instead of eliminating the things I love, I started working out and then I started counting my calories. It was slow and it worked for me. Accepting where I was and embracing the beauty of where I was (and therapy) had a huge impact.
Thanks for posting me and the beautiful reminder of how far I've come!
My absolute PLEASURE and THANK you so much for your major contribution to this thread. Man, what you've shared is nothing less than powerful and so encouraging too. You so Rock, period. Super YAY YOU!!!!!! 2 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Hey gang~
I just thought about something I'd been doing for the past few weeks and wanted to mention it, but always forget (and speaking of forget, I restarted doing this AFTER forgetting about it for years), when my beloved hubby told me a couple of weeks ago that I'm looking "taller"(because I'm losing weight/body fat)--that inspired to to begin to focus on my posture, even as a NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) type of thang....
Holding my tummy in on the regular and practicing good/better posture (even if I'm sitting or "coach-potatoing"). Wow, "practicing" holding one's tummy in, walking with shoulders back a bit and even a bit more "graceful/encouraged/elegant" as I walk and good posture in general (and not to mention the better and positive attitude about myself and others and again, FOCUSING on good posture) does something wonderful in and thru me. The more I practice good posture and hold my tummy in (even if it's just a wee bit) is helping me in ways that are hard to describe. What does this have to do with Letting it GO! Well, carrying myself with better posture is somehow super raises my poise/equilibrium. It makes me feel more beautiful inside and out, which in turns is helping me even more in the area of letting GO of fear and excess negative thinking and being (as walking with poor posture and slump shoulders, etc. seems to encourage negativity, which sparks carelessness/slothfulness and yuck in me more). Lastly, practicing good posture ALL the time, somehow matches with a more decluttered/simplied lifestyle too. Just a thought I wanted to share! Walking tall and confident is truly NEAT!
Thanks for sharing! My mom is a physical therapist and always told me to "sit up straight" - I'm finally listening to her!!!
OH man, all of my aches and pains for years have come down to lack of proper posture. I still struggle most days with learning this. Should have listened to my Grandmother all those years ago. Thanks for the reminder.
W W This is really so important and easily overlooked or worse, dismissed. Thank you ever so very much for contributing to this thread. WHO knows how many people will read what you wrote and go ahead and begin "straightening" up their posture and gain all kinds of benefits they never even considered. You and your Grandmother ROCK, period. 3 -
My husband and I went through our books and gave a whole trashbag's worth to goodwill. Then we could clear the pile of books from the floor that never fit on the bookshelf! I feel so much better, it's amazing! I need to declutter the backroom, but it feels like a monster project. It's all stuff we didn't have a place for when we moved in. Dishes, baking stuff, some clothes. I haven't been able to use them since we can't "see" them when I'm looking for stuff to use.7
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@moodybear2003
Great job on the books!!
I’d recommend Marie Kindo’s approach for your back room:
1st, just go in & pull out just clothes, gloves, hats, bags, jewelry
Then declutter your clothing along with those items to just keep Those you LOVE or are necessary. Put your clothing back in your designated space. If it doesn’t fit, see if there’s anything you don’t love/need. If it still won’t fit, put items in a box with outside label & set aside.
2nd: get all books out of back room & go through them with any others in your home. Keeping only those you Love that fit in your designated space. If there are too many, go through once more. If still too many, put in a 2nd box labeled Books. Set aside.
3rd:papers... pull all papers, magazines, receipts, junk mail, bills, maps, index cards, calendars, paper supplies, etc from back room & declutter ALL your papers in your home. (I divided them into categories first. Consider scanning & then discarding (except taxes, mortgages, important documents, of course.) Mark a box: Important Papers Archive & set aside.
4th: cooking stuff. Go through all cooking gear - again categorizing helps! Mugs, silverware, frying pans, bowls, vases, etc. kept only what you love.
Put back in kitchen, declutter or put items in box until It fits into space you have. Set aside box.
At this point, back room should be mostly empty. If not identify a category. Sports equipment, cleaning supplies, toys, musical instruments, craft/art supplies. Keep going.
Then when back room is empty. Put your reserved boxes back in a stack & use the rest of your room as you’d enjoy most.
I found that as I did this, my standard of what I loved rose higher. I’d go back through & give away more clothes, books, art supplies, cooking gear, etc. Just yesterday I went back to my jewelry drawer after 3 years- much clearer of what to keep now & what to give away.
You learn so much about yourself through this process.
I gave the library so many books, telling myself “To me this is a I Should Read This Someday book & to someone else it would be a Treasure!!!” Really helped me let go of books.
Now the books I have make me SMILE. I see my interests clearly. I can find the book I want instantly!!
Ditto for the kitchen. It’s truly a joy to cook now. Easy to find things, put them away, compile a shopping list...
I began 3 years ago. Hubby jumped on about 6 months ago! When they see how lovely your spaces are & how easy it is for you to locate things, it draws them in!
I also use the 27-fling Boogie from Fly Lady or I set a timer for 15 mins and GO! And finally, I lover idea of starting at a point in a room and then going clockwise or counterclockwise so you don’t miss a spot repeatedly.
I still have mementos & photographs, sentimental items to do. And I will when the time is right 10 -
Posture? Yes!
I saw a physiotherapist about my bad back several years ago. She had a look at me from behind and could tell I always carried a handbag on my right shoulder, as my shoulder was raised higher and I leaned to the left out of habit.
Since then I've always worn a backpack and ditched the handbags. I always see women up the street with their handbags and their tilted posture.6 -
My partner has started doing MFP with me. I started 2 months ago, and he started 2-3 weeks ago. I mentioned this thread to him and suggested we could work towards this eventually, once he's settled in with his eating and exercise. He agreed. But tonight, he's just started clearing out our youngest two children's wardrobe.
We love decluttering but have been slack in the past few years, and it's time again. Thanks for the great thread to remind us 10 -
Wow, on the subject of posture, I saw this pic on another thread and had to post it here for inspiration and the WHAT???? uhhhh--WOW! factor:Packerjohn wrote: »Good suggestions above. How is your posture?
This pic comes from this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10687838/how-much-to-lose-for-a-flat-stomach/p16 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »Wow, on the subject of posture, I saw this pic on another thread and had to post it here for inspiration and the WHAT???? uhhhh--WOW! factor:Packerjohn wrote: »Good suggestions above. How is your posture?
This pic comes from this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10687838/how-much-to-lose-for-a-flat-stomach/p1
I have suddenly been working on my posture. And holding my belly in. Thank you for this inspiration! ( and reminder)0 -
Hey gang~
Got my SWEAT seriously on and decluttering at the same time. How? "Weeding". Seeking (didn't really have to "seek" to hard, cause those unsightly rascals were everywhere--YUCK) and destroying weeds around the house/garden and I had to take a break, because weeding is some serious NEAT exercise, period. Now I could have used a weed "whacker" or used chemicals or worse, have my sons do it, but I said to myself...DO IT YOURSELF and DO IT OLD SCHOOL...pull those ugly bad boys up by hand! Talk about a sweatfest--Wow and Ugh and YAY!
As I was weeding, I was also doing some major thinking about a lot of good stuff--life, weight, self-control and just a lot of positive good stuff. When I came in I looked up the definition of weeds and this is what I found--here's an excerpt :
No matter what definition is used, weeds are plants whose undesirable qualities outweigh their good points...
Decluttering, simplifying our lives, ridding/letting go of toxic relationships, MAKING yourself think positive, purposely looking at the "other side of the coin" in a all situations, keeping up your physical appearance and health, weight-loss, overdoing it in "snacking--*especially night-time or down-time snacking*--I'm talking snacking excessively and OVER-INDULGING IN SNACKING" y'all KNOW what I mean) and not being "watchful" about how much we're eating/drinking and NEAT exercising...IF (not when but IF) we choose to PURPOSELY (or even unconsciously) ignore these major life issues--BAM, we'll have/be unsightly overweight/obesity issue(s) and seemingly uncontrollable clutter and "messy" homes, lives and relationships and more.
All that to say, old school weeding, takes work--sometimes A LOT of work, but even more than that--it takes conscientiousness observation, DETERMINATION and courage to throw down the gauntlet with yourself and just DO IT, right and righteously, destroying EVERY excuse, justification and WHATEVER your seeming "good reason" not to or ignoring it or worse, pretending it's not what it is--A MESS, making yourself DOT IT, period. Much like decluttering, the rewards are almost immediate after the work is done...you'll not only have a lovelier home and garden, but like everything else--you'll enter into maintenance and hopefully NEVER allow the "weeds" in our lives to over-take the beauty and health of your surroundings (inside your heart and mind and outside life in general).
Here's my "friend" that helped/is helping me:
Just thinking outloud and letting you all listen. {{{{{ Hugs }}}} 6 -
Decluttering is good for the bank balance.
Having done so much work clearing so much space, I’m now very prudent about wanting to buy any products that will use up even a tiny amount of space.
Having a “capsule wardrobe” of only good quality clothes that fit and match means I’m very reluctant to add anything to my cupboards. A garment has to fill a lot of criteria and has to have space to be stored.
I see shop windows filled with colourful plastic crap and it doesn’t make me want to buy the latest household gadgets or gimmicky fad. (Have you seen all the plastic unicorn crap?!)
When I was decluttering, I had to throw out a huge basket of my son’s old assorted plastic Kinder Surprise pieces. They’re too small to be recycled here. I feel bad about that all going into landfill. Now I see most things in the shops as just soon-to-be landfill.
This all means I don’t spend as much as I used to. It's a really good feeling being in control of one's spending. No more impulse buying!
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I cleaned out the top shelf of the freezer because hubby went shrimping, and I needed the room! Now back to the cupboards over the washer.
I sometimes feel like I'm chasing my tail, but things are getting better! Just have to keep reminding myself.8 -
Decluttering is good for the bank balance.
When I was decluttering, I had to throw out a huge basket of my son’s old assorted plastic Kinder Surprise pieces. They’re too small to be recycled here. I feel bad about that all going into landfill. Now I see most things in the shops as just soon-to-be landfill.
This all means I don’t spend as much as I used to. It's a really good feeling being in control of one's spending. No more impulse buying!
I could not agree more with your position. My decluttering didn't always translate as "environmentalism" for me, but as I keep going, I find myself being much more aware of the life cycle of the things I buy. I get bummed at all the plastic crap that comes into our house via our 4 year old (and the people who buy her said plastic crap), but I am trying to curtail that the best I can.
I have an acquaintance who did a "zero-waste" year a while back, and I was so impressed. I think it might be a bit easier if you're single and have lots of time to plan all the things, but it doesn't mean we can't make little changes here and there to make our living spaces cleaner and welcoming. Our ultimate living space (that would be Earth) can really benefit from our decluttering and purchasing awareness, as well. Okay, I'm off my soapbox now.
P.S. Thanks for all the nice welcome posts and replies! I am excited to be on this thread.10 -
NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »@NewLIFEstyle4ME - YES! Love your last post! Thank you - you're awesome! I wore a pretty skirt that I always "save for another time" last night! AND I TUCKED MY SHIRT IN!!! I'm waiting until spring for a new wardrobe but that does not mean I cannot wear the pretty things I've shyed away from for so long and rock em! Wooho!
WAIT! STOP the presses...did I hear/read correctly?
"And you tucked your shirt in???? AND YOU TUCKED YOUR SHIRT IN????!!!!???? Woah Nellie--that's major league cuteness you did right there AND a huge, a big ole accomplishment, seriously, when one tucks their shirt in--the war is just about OVER honey and you're winning this battle for SURE--WOW! I'm so thrilled for you I could cry. You fabulous beautiful woman you! Also, whenever someone says something about me, good, bad or indifferent, I always say: "it takes one to know one". Your calling me "awesome" is simply a reflection of you, because you yourself are awesome (period) and again, I'm THRILLED with what's going on in/around and about you. Get it girl!!!! BOOM!
P.S. You're also inspiring me, I have the CUTEST short blue jean dress in my closet (that looks super good on me too/fits so nice and looks tremendous on me--but I haven't worn it yet) this blue jean dress is mega cute and "sassy" short (nothing shameful, but short--like a few inches above my knee,shorter than bermuda shorts, but for me, that's short ) this jean dress has been "beggin/calling" me to get in it, and go somewhere and have some fun with my husboo, I'm going to wear it tomorrow, just because and because of your inspiration. THANK YOU so much for posting and for the inspiration/encouragement. YAY YOU!!!!!!
The dress looks kinda like this (but NOT quite as "fitted" as the one below)--it's super CUTE and so, perfect for "operation MAKE yourself get/look CUTE(R)--no matter what", too. This is the length--which I haven't "rocked" a dress this short in many moons...I'm doing it, tomorrow and will wear it a lot more before summer ends too.
Just seeing this today - gave me a big smile! Did you wear your dress?? It is super cute!0 -
LuckyNumbers wrote: »Decluttering is good for the bank balance.
When I was decluttering, I had to throw out a huge basket of my son’s old assorted plastic Kinder Surprise pieces. They’re too small to be recycled here. I feel bad about that all going into landfill. Now I see most things in the shops as just soon-to-be landfill.
This all means I don’t spend as much as I used to. It's a really good feeling being in control of one's spending. No more impulse buying!
I could not agree more with your position. My decluttering didn't always translate as "environmentalism" for me, but as I keep going, I find myself being much more aware of the life cycle of the things I buy. I get bummed at all the plastic crap that comes into our house via our 4 year old (and the people who buy her said plastic crap), but I am trying to curtail that the best I can.
I have an acquaintance who did a "zero-waste" year a while back, and I was so impressed. I think it might be a bit easier if you're single and have lots of time to plan all the things, but it doesn't mean we can't make little changes here and there to make our living spaces cleaner and welcoming. Our ultimate living space (that would be Earth) can really benefit from our decluttering and purchasing awareness, as well. Okay, I'm off my soapbox now.
P.S. Thanks for all the nice welcome posts and replies! I am excited to be on this thread.
@LuckyNumbers Nice post!
Yes, all the crap I had to throw out that couldn't be recycled really makes me want to do better in the future.
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NewLIFEstyle4ME wrote: »@NewLIFEstyle4ME - YES! Love your last post! Thank you - you're awesome! I wore a pretty skirt that I always "save for another time" last night! AND I TUCKED MY SHIRT IN!!! I'm waiting until spring for a new wardrobe but that does not mean I cannot wear the pretty things I've shyed away from for so long and rock em! Wooho!
WAIT! STOP the presses...did I hear/read correctly?
"And you tucked your shirt in???? AND YOU TUCKED YOUR SHIRT IN????!!!!???? Woah Nellie--that's major league cuteness you did right there AND a huge, a big ole accomplishment, seriously, when one tucks their shirt in--the war is just about OVER honey and you're winning this battle for SURE--WOW! I'm so thrilled for you I could cry. You fabulous beautiful woman you! Also, whenever someone says something about me, good, bad or indifferent, I always say: "it takes one to know one". Your calling me "awesome" is simply a reflection of you, because you yourself are awesome (period) and again, I'm THRILLED with what's going on in/around and about you. Get it girl!!!! BOOM!
P.S. You're also inspiring me, I have the CUTEST short blue jean dress in my closet (that looks super good on me too/fits so nice and looks tremendous on me--but I haven't worn it yet) this blue jean dress is mega cute and "sassy" short (nothing shameful, but short--like a few inches above my knee,shorter than bermuda shorts, but for me, that's short ) this jean dress has been "beggin/calling" me to get in it, and go somewhere and have some fun with my husboo, I'm going to wear it tomorrow, just because and because of your inspiration. THANK YOU so much for posting and for the inspiration/encouragement. YAY YOU!!!!!!
The dress looks kinda like this (but NOT quite as "fitted" as the one below)--it's super CUTE and so, perfect for "operation MAKE yourself get/look CUTE(R)--no matter what", too. This is the length--which I haven't "rocked" a dress this short in many moons...I'm doing it, tomorrow and will wear it a lot more before summer ends too.
Just seeing this today - gave me a big smile! Did you wear your dress?? It is super cute!
YAY! Big smiles are everything honey, plus it's NEAT exercise for y/our face and neck too--BOOM!
Girl, I sure did wear that cutiepie dress and my beloved husBOO loves me in that dress so much--he continuously told me how good it looks on me--also since dropping 56+pounds, he's telling me DAILY how good I look, in a completely DIFFERENT way than he used to tell me when I was obese ), as we were oout and aboot--just walking and hanging out for hours, he was flirting with me like we were teenagers again (we've been together since we were teens--that's a whole bunch of moons ago, a whole generation ago). He just was starring at me and winking at me at dinner--it felt so FUN and GOOD--I LOVE me some him. After dinner, ya know what he said? I asked him if he enjoyed the meal, and he said "not as much as the company". I'm telling ya, if you want to really add some more "spark and flame" into your marriage, start looking CUTE and CUTER (for yourself AND your loved one) more and more and watch what happens--BOOM! 7 -
LuckyNumbers wrote: »Decluttering is good for the bank balance.
When I was decluttering, I had to throw out a huge basket of my son’s old assorted plastic Kinder Surprise pieces. They’re too small to be recycled here. I feel bad about that all going into landfill. Now I see most things in the shops as just soon-to-be landfill.
This all means I don’t spend as much as I used to. It's a really good feeling being in control of one's spending. No more impulse buying!
I could not agree more with your position. My decluttering didn't always translate as "environmentalism" for me, but as I keep going, I find myself being much more aware of the life cycle of the things I buy. I get bummed at all the plastic crap that comes into our house via our 4 year old (and the people who buy her said plastic crap), but I am trying to curtail that the best I can.
I have an acquaintance who did a "zero-waste" year a while back, and I was so impressed. I think it might be a bit easier if you're single and have lots of time to plan all the things, but it doesn't mean we can't make little changes here and there to make our living spaces cleaner and welcoming. Our ultimate living space (that would be Earth) can really benefit from our decluttering and purchasing awareness, as well. Okay, I'm off my soapbox now.
P.S. Thanks for all the nice welcome posts and replies! I am excited to be on this thread.
You are MORE thank welcomed and we're so VERY glad you're here!!!! 4 -
Decluttering is good for the bank balance.
Having done so much work clearing so much space, I’m now very prudent about wanting to buy any products that will use up even a tiny amount of space.
Having a “capsule wardrobe” of only good quality clothes that fit and match means I’m very reluctant to add anything to my cupboards. A garment has to fill a lot of criteria and has to have space to be stored.
I see shop windows filled with colourful plastic crap and it doesn’t make me want to buy the latest household gadgets or gimmicky fad. (Have you seen all the plastic unicorn crap?!)
When I was decluttering, I had to throw out a huge basket of my son’s old assorted plastic Kinder Surprise pieces. They’re too small to be recycled here. I feel bad about that all going into landfill. Now I see most things in the shops as just soon-to-be landfill.
This all means I don’t spend as much as I used to. It's a really good feeling being in control of one's spending. No more impulse buying!
O, you're just contribute so much to this thread--Thank you EVER so very much for all you are/do and say/share!
Seriously, this decluttering and living a more simplified life DOES save so much more money, for SURE. One thing I've noticed is not having to buy stuff that I already have, but just couldn't find
As well as actually USING the stuff I have instead of "collecting" it and more, again actually using the things I have and NOT bringing more in until it's gone--seriously savings. I hadn't considered the environmental aspect, I'll do so starting now. NOT to get all "weird/obsessed about it (me and obsession/compulsion/impulsiveness and that sort of thinking/being are big time ENEMIES now), but I will just become more aware and "conscientious" about these things for sure. Thanks again O!!! 6 -
I cleaned out the top shelf of the freezer because hubby went shrimping, and I needed the room! Now back to the cupboards over the washer.
I sometimes feel like I'm chasing my tail, but things are getting better! Just have to keep reminding myself.
Snoo, it's something about your posts that inspire/encourage me so. Keep up the good thoughts and work!2
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