• The Country Wren's Nest
  • Wandering Wren
  • DIY
  • Fashion
  • Wren Picks
  • About
  • Contact
The Country Wren's Nest

Working My Way Towards a Simple(r) Life

3/1/2017

0 Comments

 
If you read my last "Wren Picks" post about Minimalism, you'll know that simplifying has been on my mind a lot lately.

I took my first steps towards becoming more of a minimalist by weeding out my closet. I love clothes. And shoes. So much. I thinned out my collection before moving to our acreage, but I still managed to fill the bulk of two closets, three of four drawers of a dresser AND had shoe overflow in our hallway closet...I feel so embarrassed as I write that! NO ONE needs that many clothes or shoes!

I'm going​ to be honest - I had to mentally prepare myself. Saying you want to be a minimalist and taking actual steps towards becoming one are two very different things. Very easy to think about. Anxiety inducing when taking action on it.

​But I did it. After thinking about how much more space we'd have, how much easier it would be for me to get dressed in the morning, how much lighter I'd feel without so many "things" - I was all in.

​You also have to be in kind of a ruthless state of mind. No connections or sentimental feelings allowed. Just a desire to toss, throw out and purge.

​I started on closet one, moved to the dresser, then the second closet, and lastly, my shoe overflow. Four garbage bags of items for Goodwill. Two bags for the trash.

​There is probably opportunity for one more round through which I'll do soon. Just have to get through the shock of what I've already gotten rid of first.

​I do love it though, having less clothing and shoes. It simplifies things so much! In the morning, I don't think about it. I kept things that I know look good on and work for me. It's grab and go. I love combining what I have left to create fresh new looks - it's a challenge I've enjoyed taking on.

​I'm waiting for spring to fully be upon us before tackling other parts of our home that need to be cleared out, but I have a plan. For me, the earlier I have a plan, the earlier I can come to terms with what I'm letting go of - which makes it easier.

What could you let go of to free up some space and create a simple(r) life for yourself? If you have things you are holding onto that don't bring value to you or your life, why are you holding on to it?
0 Comments
    Picture

    Augusta Sires

    I'm a Midwest girl on a path to peace. Finding happiness in life, not things. Join me.


    Archives

    March 2022
    August 2021
    April 2021
    August 2020
    May 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015

    Categories

    All
    Adulthood
    Adventure
    Anxiety
    Art
    Career
    Childhood
    Country
    Diet
    Family
    Farm Life
    Fashion
    Flexitarian
    Gardening
    Living With Intention
    Love
    Marriage
    Minimalism
    Music
    Nature
    Nest
    Simple Living
    Technology
    Travel
    Vegitarian
    Women
    Yoga

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly
  • The Country Wren's Nest
  • Wandering Wren
  • DIY
  • Fashion
  • Wren Picks
  • About
  • Contact