Welcome back!!
Today is Day 4, of my 30-Day Life Makeover! I have decided to continue my 30-Day Life Makeover lessons, but I will be posting them on the weekdays only! I need my weekends for creative pursuits so that I don’t burnout! You many not know this, but I work full time, at a computer all day, so keeping this schedule helps me keep my blog fun, and not a chore! 😉
Seeing that I am still surrounded by piles, and piles, and piles of books, I think that the lesson I need to personally hear today is about simplifying your home.
I believe that your home is a representation of yourself; and you can tell a lot about who you are, what you believe in, and what you value in your life. Right now, if you were to walk into my house, you might just think that I lived in a library, and that I didn’t do anything but read!!! No, honestly, although I do have a tendency to read a lot, I really do have a life outside of these 4 walls!
The simple lesson that I want to share with you, but really is something that I am needing to re-hear; this lesson is the art of simplifying your surroundings. Starting with just one room of your home. Walk around touching every item in your room, and as yourself the following question:
- Do I love this?
- Do I use this?
- Does this truly represent who I want to be?
If you can say “yes” to at least 2 of these questions, then honey, it is meant to stay. If not, remove it from your home, give it to a friend who will love it or use it, or donate it to someplace that can use the funds to help better the lives of others, and get your item into the hands of someone who can use it.
Remember: One man’s woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
When you have gone through your entire room, your room may be a little sparcer, but your space will better represent who you are, you will love everything that you have, and you will have made room for new loved treasures that will be coming your way in the future!
This is one activity that I could really benefit by!! I will keep you posted of my progress – my living room is getting this treatment first! I would LOVE to hear if you are going to try this activity in any area of your home!
Have a FABULOUS evening! 😉
Any books you feel the need to recycle….you could send my way. I am starting to get that urge to read again.
KInda gave up reading for pleasure when I was in college. Now I have time on my hands to pursue it once again.
Have a great week and keep on smiling.