Today's post is based on a conversation that started on our discord server where some of the mamas stated that they are ready to start a de-cluttering process, but need a little more support.
We are too far apart to show up at each other's houses with lemonade and some work-out clothes to finally get that (garage, closet, kitchen cabinet, outgrown baby clothes, etc) stuff out of your home, but we are close enough to offer the: "You can do it!" Encouragement that is sometimes all we need.
The Challenge will be for seven days. There will be support on the comment section of each post, and of course, in our discord channel.
After this challenge, you will have gotten rid of (at least) 28 items you don't need AND have gotten some ideas on how to start getting rid of your digital clutter.
Day 1
We are starting slow. Remember, just like weight loss, clutter didn't creep up on you in 7 days, so don't expect it to be fully cleaned out in 7 days. Its not just about cleaning up and getting rid of stuff you don't need. Its about changing the mentality that made you end up with this useless-to-you-at-this-moment-in-your-life possessions.
So for DAY 1 grab just ONE THING from your home that you know you don't longer need. Maybe you outgrew it, maybe it brings bad memories, maybe you never wanted it in the first place.
Whatever it is, get rid of just ONE thing.
This really is the best way to start. With just one thing.
Be mindful to actually get rid of it. Putting it in the garage so that you can later donate it just means that a husband (or other roommate) might just see it later and bring it back up into your living space. Get it in the trash, in the donation center or anywhere that is NOT YOUR HOME.
Digital Challenge
Go ahead and delete 10 (or 1000) emails. We will NOT be re-visiting emails this week so make sure to give that delete button some exercise.
Clutter is not just in our home, its in our emails too. Attacking clutter from more than one angle makes it easier for your mind to start letting go of what it must let go of.
That's the challenge for today Mamas! Get rid of one THING and remove it fully from your home and get rid of 10 (or 1000) emails.
Since this is a challenge, here are the rules.
- Follow the Specific Challenge for the day
- Post about it in the comments so we can all cheer for you. Pictures welcome.
- Win by having less stuff in your home.
- Ok. If you really want to, upvote each others comments, but really, it's not a Steem-earning challenge, its a "Get Help From Your Friends" Challenge.
Thank you for taking the time to visit with us today. We will be back tomorrow with Day 2 challenge.
