The process to declutter our house and lives has been quite a journey. So I have gone back and forth on how to hit the goal. I watched for awhile for a funny project. For a, "Wow, I can't believe I didn't see that" corner of my home to emerge.
And then I really thought about what I have learned through the process of decluttering. Cleaning out. Organizing.
Above all, what I have learned is ridiculously simple.
Clutter happens. It happened before and it will happen after.
And that's okay. What isn't okay is not doing anything about it.
Sometimes there are great stories. Sometimes, it helps to process it. Do whatever what works for you. For me, I wrote about it. I made myself own up to the silliness of what it had become. I laughed. And I let go.
So that is my (unsolicited) advice to you. Let go. Of the judging. Of the expectations. Of the keeping up with the Jonseses.
And then stop letting go. Do what you can in a way that works for you. Hear that part? For you.
Yes, clutter happens. And it will happen again. I am not going to lie. As I write this, there are piles and projects to tackle. Some spots in my house look outstanding. And others need some TLC.
And if I have learned anything, it is that that is okay.
So with no further adieu, here it is, the last "official" declutter project.
Just stuff.
Like all the rest of it was.
The end. But not really. It will continue.
And also not the end, because a couple of months ago, I was contacted by Woman's World magazine. They wanted to do a story on my 500 Pound Declutter project. So I spent time talking to them, sharing my story and they sent a photographer into my home for a few hours for take photos for the issue.
So if you'd like to read more, watch for the January 31 issue of Woman's World, which will hit stands on January 20, 2011.
Happy decluttering.
