lately i have been trying my best to downsize. it hasn't been easy.
i hang onto clothes that i haven't worn in years because "i might want them someday".
and i have been trying to rid my brain of this logic.
so i started thinking about what makes things seem "cute" to us. or whatev.
i have decided that i need to base my reason for having things (clothes, furniture, etc) on whether they make me happy and inspired or not.
for example:
i have a skirt from a few years ago that has flowers on it. and i don't think someone would look at it and go, "wow, that's ugly", but i know that i don't ever think, "oh i want to wear this today!"
also, i have this new pair of red heels from urban outfitters (see my profile picture) that just make me smile every time i see them. and i wear them often.
maybe you all figured this out a while ago, but its new to me. now i always have to ask myself before making a decision (any decision in life, really) whether it makes me happy or not, and it is a great liahona, so to speak.
i have decided that i need to base my reason for having things (clothes, furniture, etc) on whether they make me happy and inspired or not.
for example:
i have a skirt from a few years ago that has flowers on it. and i don't think someone would look at it and go, "wow, that's ugly", but i know that i don't ever think, "oh i want to wear this today!"
also, i have this new pair of red heels from urban outfitters (see my profile picture) that just make me smile every time i see them. and i wear them often.
maybe you all figured this out a while ago, but its new to me. now i always have to ask myself before making a decision (any decision in life, really) whether it makes me happy or not, and it is a great liahona, so to speak.
4 comments:
That's a good idea. I usually think would I wear this instead of does it even make me want to wear it? I'm working on downsizing too. Love those shoes!
I am a pro at downsizing. I do a huge clean out once every couple months. I am in love with your shoes too. I want them!
that is a good question to ask yourself for sure! i'll have to start doing that cause i do have lots of clothes that are still cute but i never feel inspired or happy while wearing them & then some clothes i wanna wear all the time cause i feel so great when wearing them so i think i need to go through my clothes and use your technique!
this is a wonderful technique for any aspect of life for sure. thanks for sharin lyss! i too am in love with your shoes.
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