I am craving simplicy right now. It feels like I see clutter everywhere in my house. This often happens when I am either ready for a consciousness shift or right on the other side of one. I have been shedding old "stuff" right and left. (Read my post, "I'm Freakin' Freakin' Out" for how I have been handling it! And stay tuned...writing a post soon on "Resistance: It's Many Forms".) I have been through this process many times before so I know the signs. I also know that actually clearing away physical clutter in my environment helps me both shift more effortlessly and hold onto the new shift with more grace.
This post is on decluttering because I am about to embark on a 30-Day Declutter Challenge! I have already been doing some of it but decided I could use some company (and a little accountability...). Want to join me? Starting Monday, I am going to commit to decluttering something every day and post it on my Facebook page, Tweet it (#30DayDeclutter), and post photos on Instagram (perhaps even "Before" and "After", depending on how brave I am!) (And, yeah, I'm everywhere -- you can find me on Pinterest and YouTube, too!)
Here are the rules:
- I need to do something every day. (Whenever I say "every" day, I mean 5-6 days a week. Hey, life happens AND even God took a break on the 7th day.)
- Anything counts. Even one magazine recycled is decluttering.
- For everything new brought into the house, two things must leave.
- Deeply scrubbing something (I did my stove today) also counts. I see getting rid of grime as a form of decluttering.
- I will begin on Monday, April 15th.
You with me? If so, let me know. Would love the company and the inspiration. I am ready!
Guys welcome to join?
Posted by: Michael T | 04/11/2013 at 10:37 PM
I'm in
Posted by: Kelly | 04/11/2013 at 10:39 PM
Michael, That made me giggle! Pretty sure this isn't just a "girl thing"! Come aboard!
Posted by: MuseLaura | 04/12/2013 at 07:44 AM
Yay, Kelly! Welcome!
Posted by: MuseLaura | 04/12/2013 at 07:44 AM
I am so in for this. I plan to donate most of the stuff I de-clutter. Yesterday, I gave a set of sheets and pillows to a gentleman who needed them. Felt really good.
Posted by: Sue Westegaard | 04/12/2013 at 11:53 AM
Sue, fabulous! Welcome!
Welcome to all!
Posted by: MuseLaura | 04/12/2013 at 11:55 AM
I. AM. IN!!!! Oh wait, that's 4 exclamation marks. Let's try it again: I. AM. IN! Looky there! I just decluttered! :-)
Posted by: Cynthia | 04/12/2013 at 12:12 PM
OMG, Cynthia, you totally crack me up! So glad to do this with you!
L
Posted by: MuseLaura | 04/12/2013 at 12:48 PM
You can count me in as well! I've been meaning to do this for a while, so thanks for the nudge.
Posted by: Ellen | 04/12/2013 at 02:41 PM
Excellent! I'm in. Thank you for offering this as a group project.
Posted by: Dee | 04/12/2013 at 03:22 PM
Laura,
Im in with with de-cluttering! I am getting ready to list my house and have 18 years of STUFF to go through and pack and the same time!
Posted by: Kimberly Such-Smith | 04/14/2013 at 07:41 AM
I will be there with you. We're moving from a large house to a small apartment. Good time for it.
Posted by: Pat Noren Enderson | 04/14/2013 at 10:52 PM
All for simple at the Rose farm. I started last week and I'm ready for group support and ideas. Thanks for inspiration.
Posted by: Julie | 04/15/2013 at 08:56 AM
I'm all for it
Posted by: Rochelle | 04/15/2013 at 04:09 PM
Day One: Well, I de-cluttered the top of my desk in my kitchen. My heart really wasn't in it, but I did it anyway. I have a feeling I'm resisting the shift because right now I am trying to put together my family's summer schedule which is causing me anxiety (I have three kids who all love different things!) My hope is that as I de-clutter, our schedule will unfold and smooth out. Already have the drawer picked out for day #2.
Posted by: Sara | 04/15/2013 at 08:29 PM
Sara, fabulous! And, yes, I see your schedule unfolding effortlessly with more decluttering. Keep me informed!
L
Posted by: MuseLaura | 04/16/2013 at 07:51 AM
This is a great idea; I'll be taking it one item or area at a time each day. Glad to be joining you all; peace.
Posted by: Sarah | 04/16/2013 at 03:03 PM
Count me in! We have added some of my mom's stuff so we could sell her house. It is driving me crazy!
Posted by: Vicki | 04/16/2013 at 06:11 PM