As Christmas is approaching, I start to feel a growing anxiety about the influx of toys that will be coming in to our house. With three little ones each receiving x many gifts, it can get a little out of control over here.
This time last year, I was ravenously putting every Sandra Felton (organizing guru) tip to use that I could. I probably got rid of about twenty boxes of things. The list ranged from utensils to futons. But as the year has progressed, I managed to forget much of what I learned and began accumulating more and more. (And that's one reason why watching "Hoarders" really has its benefits).
Anyway, what I have found is that I spend massive amounts of time feeling somewhat overwhelmed and am constantly trying to "re-organize". But when I really take an honest look, I spend a wasteful amount of time organizing things that I don't use. I move things around to make them fit. I buy more storage containers. But rarely do I purge.
And so, this week, God pity the toy that hasn't been used in a month. It's gone. The magazines that I will eventually read...they're out. The numerous learning materials that have collected dust on my shelf for a good year or two...they're going to someone who will use them (I have way too many to count). Oh yeah, and that precious duplicate toy I couldn't get rid of because of who it came from? Well, I do love you Great Aunt Helga, but I need some space.
Purging brings me clarity of mind. Less stuff means less cleaning which means more precious time. Instead of worrying about all of this Stuff with a capital S, I can light a candle and enjoy a good book. Mind you, I am not there yet, dear friends, but this is what I'm working on. When I get that beloved little camera, I will take some pics of areas I am working on and maybe you can give me some helpful ideas.
This time last year, I was ravenously putting every Sandra Felton (organizing guru) tip to use that I could. I probably got rid of about twenty boxes of things. The list ranged from utensils to futons. But as the year has progressed, I managed to forget much of what I learned and began accumulating more and more. (And that's one reason why watching "Hoarders" really has its benefits).
Anyway, what I have found is that I spend massive amounts of time feeling somewhat overwhelmed and am constantly trying to "re-organize". But when I really take an honest look, I spend a wasteful amount of time organizing things that I don't use. I move things around to make them fit. I buy more storage containers. But rarely do I purge.
And so, this week, God pity the toy that hasn't been used in a month. It's gone. The magazines that I will eventually read...they're out. The numerous learning materials that have collected dust on my shelf for a good year or two...they're going to someone who will use them (I have way too many to count). Oh yeah, and that precious duplicate toy I couldn't get rid of because of who it came from? Well, I do love you Great Aunt Helga, but I need some space.
Purging brings me clarity of mind. Less stuff means less cleaning which means more precious time. Instead of worrying about all of this Stuff with a capital S, I can light a candle and enjoy a good book. Mind you, I am not there yet, dear friends, but this is what I'm working on. When I get that beloved little camera, I will take some pics of areas I am working on and maybe you can give me some helpful ideas.
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