Scattered!

Scattered!  That is what it feels like to live in my mind!  I have so many interest, thoughts, ideas, directions to explore.  It is challenging to focus on one thing in order to get that one thing done.  I know I am not alone in this based on the YouTube channels I have been watching lately.  Remember me saying Wellness is about more than just what you eat?  My wellness journey is focusing right now on organizing, getting rid of stuff, bringing order to my home.  These are NOT my strengths!  This past month, it feels like I have made very little progress, and if you look around my home, it feels like it is worse than it was before I started this endeavor!

But thanks to one of my favorite you-tubers, I know this is process that can't be done in a single day or a week.  I found Clutterbug while I was searching for organizing tips.  It has been encouraging to hear her journey and learn from her tips.  Check out her playlist 12 Days of Clutter .

What progress have I made in making permanent changes?  

1) I make my bed everyday.  I started to say every morning... but truth be told... sometimes, it is an hour before my husband comes home from work.  But I make it fully... pretty pillows, bunny rabbit and all!

2) I got rid of 4 garbage bags of clothes!  Ok... not really gone yet, as they are in the garage with the idea I might have a garage sale soon.  

3) I painted my craft room!  Everything looks better with a fresh coat of paint!  I didn't have a place to totally empty the room so the act of painting meant everything was moved to the middle of the room, to make the space around the edges to move around and paint.  I do not recommend this as a preferred painting or organizing technique!

So that was June... No, the craft room is not completely done yet.  There is still some putting away that needs to be done... and the fact is, I have too much STUFF!!!  I will post later on the final results!  

I struggle with letting go of things I might need one day.  But one thing Clutterbug said, was to ask yourself... "what is the worst possible thing that could happen if you do get rid of xyz?" Basically, you might have to buy it again.  And truth is, the stuff I am hanging on to has very little monetary value, so replacing it really won't be too much of a issue IF I end up needing it after all.  

So that is my tidbits for today!  Just take some steps toward what you want.  Don't expect perfection. Celebrate the steps you do take.  And then take a next step toward the goal.  I will get there... so can you! 

Blessings!