Gaining control

"One half of knowing what you want is knowing what you must give up before you get it."
~Sidney Howard

"One of the secrets of life is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks."
~Jack Penn

This photo may look like a mess, but it really makes me happy. I am surrounded by excess whether it be too much stuff in my home or too many thoughts in my head. So I have been working on decluttering and simplifying.

I am working on organizing stuff I haven't touched in years. I'm emptying boxes. I'm making stacks for a garage sale. I'm writing lists and making schedules. I'm making dates with myself to declutter, to exercise (just finished the 9 week C25K program), to just be (trying meditation), etc..

I am gaining control and it feels great!

Comments

Baxter's Mom said…

Yay Jen! You are so motivating me...I want to declutter, but Baxter's Papa is such a pack rat!

Lunch soon??

2:48 PM

Rebekah said…

Way to go Jen! So happy to hear you finished your 9 weeks!! Keep running!! Meditation is great too...I do some simple yoga stretches every evening and that allows me some quiet think time!

3:28 PM

Leanne said…

Hey - how did you sneak into my basement without me knowing? Ok, maybe not - but that sure looks like my basement. And your post is completely inspiring and motivating me to simplify and declutter. Love it! Thanks!

9:02 PM

scrapwordsmom said…

Jen, that is just great you are getting organized!! I am working on that, too and it does feel so very good!! It is a process though for me. But I am doing it one step at a time:)

9:08 AM