Every year I pick a word that is going to define the way I
live. I’ve been doing this for at least the last 4 years. I cannot remember if
it goes back farther than that. As my Grandma would say- I have a good memory
but it’s short! J
Last year I chose the word simplify. To say that the word
transformed my life would be an understatement. It completely became my thought
process and my approach to everything I did. Some of the highlights from last
year was cleaning out my closet, starting a meal planning rotation, and purging
my home of unwanted things. I was able to happily walk out 318 things from my
home last year.
It was a challenge to pick my word for 2013. I wanted it to
be something that would continue on the transformational journey of
“simplicity” but it had to be something distinct enough that it didn’t live in
the shadow of 2012. I thought long and hard about it and this year my word
choice is “LESS”.
I have chosen a sub theme for every month. This year is
about living with less noise, less clutter, less undone projects, less
procrastination, being less committed, etc. I think I am going to enjoy the
ride.
I am still going to work on getting rid of things that I no
longer need or that no longer define who I am. My challenge to myself for the
year is to rid my home of 500 things. And this year I am being strict.
Everything that I count as an item cannot be replaced with another item. That
means if I buy a shirt, another shirt has to be purged (I have a one in, one
out rule) but that purge cannot be counted in my total. It has to be something
that is purged that is not replaced with something else.
It will be tough but with last year under my belt I already
walk around the house with my inner voice asking “Do you need everything in
this ___________(insert drawer, closet, room, here).
So in the spirit of sharing I will continue to post my
successes and my failures here on the blog. I hope that you’ll join in with me
if you feel inspired to do so and that you’ll cheer me on as I walk this road.
2013 Purge Total: (Yes, I started January 1st and
here’s what I have so far)
154 items
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Miscellaneous -10
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clothing/accessories- 49
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Office Supplies/Books- 61
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Kitchen items- 25
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Hair/Beauty- 8
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Tools- 1
