I remember a few years back moving from a 4 bedroom house to a small one bedroom condo. Even through I had downsized a lot of my personal belonging when I actually moved in I had to do a second right down to what I needed not want I wanted go over. Surprisingly with this simple, organized system it was a piece of cake. It was elating when I took bag upon bag to Goodwill for someone in need that really needed these clothes, shoes and purses whereas I had them stuffed in my closet some of them for years never used. Once I did my closet I went and did the same thing throughtout the condo. I didn't realize just how many junk drawers I had.
Minimizing Your Clothes
- Place every item of clothing that you own on the floor. Yes, every item must be on the floor of your house before continuing onwards.
- Double-check if you have everything. Check storage spaces, suitcases, closets, the car, etc.
- Go through each item one-by-one. “Does it spark joy?”
If yes: Keep it.
If no: Put it in your discard box
What to do when it’s hard to let go of something
- Revisit the initial purchase/acquisition. Why did you buy it? What was it’s purpose?
- Thank the item for the role it played in your life.
- Let that item go, and continue moving forward!