Live The Life You Want To Live

January 16, 2014April 20, 2017

Tip #16 – What is standing between YOU and the life you WANT to be LIVING?

What clutter do you need to get rid of, so that you can live the life you desire to live? What things are you holding onto, that are holding you back? Be purposeful in everything in you own!

Kristin’s Action Plan: There were many craft projects that I wanted to accomplish. I knew I never would. Looking at them, made me stressed because I was constantly reminded of what I wasn’t doing. When I donated them, I felt so much relief – sounds odd, but it was the best choice! I hadn’t spent oodles of money on them, thankfully, but it was still a little hard. Although, I have not looked back and today, I am dedicating my time to the things that I want to, instead of being reminded of what I am not doing.

Inspired By A Bucket List

I was inspired. Last night, one of our youth group leaders did a lesson on dreaming big and what that looks like being a Christian. As I sat there hearing her talk about what America says the American dream is, I kept thinking how wrong we as a culture have it. I have moments when…

4 Ways to Prevent Impulse Buying

Are you an impulse buyer? Do things that are not on your list, always end up in your shopping cart? Are you a seeker of all things new, trendy, beautiful, and useful? But…then do you ever wonder if buying those impulse items was a good idea? Do you start to question if you really NEEDED…

Redefining Success

I am a do-er. I love to check things off a list. I love to write lists for that matter. I love to go to bed at night thinking about all that I accomplished. I love looking back on the day and seeing the physical things I did. To actually see my progress. That is…

How To Prevent Clutter: Set An Example

Have you ever wondered what other people think of your home? I do… I have to admit that because I author an organizing blog there are high expectations to have our home put together. And in turn, others feel they have to apologize if theirs is not perfectly clean, when I come in because they…

Forgetting to Declutter: CDs

What has happened to the good ole cd I am not sure. Don’t know about you, but I still have some! It is hard to believe that cds are becoming a thing of the past since itunes, ipods, iphones have been created. Though all the “i’s” are taking over, cds are not completely out of the scene…

Simple Uses For Ordinary Items: Bottles and Jugs

Bottles and jugs come in all different shapes and sizes. If you need a certain size bottle, it is almost a guarantee that you can find it somewhere. Whether it be glass or plastic, we are not in shortage of them! Unfortunately, many bottles, though recyclable, are thrown away. I hope these ideas on how to…

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Jennifer - The Deliberate Mom says:

January 16, 2014 at 7:49 pm

Fabulous idea to purge those craft supplies! Seeing them can be a huge disappointment.

I need to try to let go of "sentimental things". There are many things I just can't let go of because of who gave them to me, etc. However, the majority of them are in boxes I never open up and look in. It's the toughest area for me to organize.

Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo

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MorganizewithMe says:

January 17, 2014 at 8:49 am

I love what you shared here. I too just decided to dump some craft / scrapbooking projects and I feel so much better. It is OK to change our minds and take things off of the "To Do List!"

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1. Kristin says:
  
  January 17, 2014 at 8:18 pm
  
  Thank you! Ah, doesn't it just feel so good to clear out?! I like what you said that it IS okay to change our minds – it just helps us get closer to the people we want to be! Thanks for the comment!
  
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Tattered Treasures - Danelle says:

January 18, 2014 at 1:17 am

I completely relate. We have a shop… You tend to hold onto things that you MAY be able to use. One day we decided to clean house and it felt great. We threw away things that we NEVER would use… UN-cluttering our lives!

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1. Dan and Kristin says:
  
  January 18, 2014 at 3:05 pm
  
  I bet having a shop makes it that much more difficult to keep the clutter OUT! I love hearing personal decluttering stories because we all (I feel) have some decluttering to do – the type of level might be different, but you are so right UN-cluttering our lives! Thanks for sharing!
  
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