I entered a purging mode this weekend!
I often have days when I feel compelled to take action after my meditation. I dive into decluttering, deep cleaning, and organizing random spots in my home—those little areas often hidden away and neglected.
At first, I felt frustrated and unsure about what to do with some items. However, I gained clarity and decided to create a space in my kitchen to group unwanted items, making bags for recycling. From paint to pens and clothes to send to ThredUp, I set a goal for the coming week: to sort the items I no longer wanted into designated piles.
If you’re unaware, many stores like Staples, Sephora, and Home Depot will recycle your unused items; you need to check what they will accept. Some select stores may offer extra reward points or discounts toward your next purchase. Staples has an excellent rewards system for recycling, so take your old phones, plugs, pencils, and batteries there to earn points that can turn into dollars.
What I love most about this process is how the energy flowed naturally from Saturday to Sunday; I just did whatever felt right in the moment.
After reflecting on what I needed and truly wanted, I initially felt frustrated and wanted to shop immediately. It was overwhelming, and I recognized that I needed to pause.
When it comes to decluttering and recycling items you no longer use, it’s common for guilt or frustration to arise, especially when considering why you spent money on certain items instead of investing in what you truly want.
I hear this often from my clients. We frequently settle for cheaper options that don’t last, like clothes from fast-fashion brands that only survive a season.
However, the bigger frustration is the inability to immediately replenish your space with new items after letting go of things. After decluttering many clothes, it’s easy to feel empty because you can’t fill that space immediately.
This is where many people tend to hold onto items and get stuck in a rut.
Letting go can be difficult, but it becomes much easier once you have the right mindset.
Let’s have fun finding items you truly love, and remember to consider value. It’s all about the energy you bring to the process and your feelings about what lies ahead.
Talk about what you want and how it will feel to have it. Enjoy discovering great sales and saving money that aligns with your needs.
Decluttering can be emotionally draining, whether it’s clothes, accessories, household items, or more.
The key is to recognize when those feelings of wanting to purge arise and trust that your intuition knows it’s time to make space for the new items you’ve wanted.
Now is a great time to purge, as you may be able to pass on some of the items you no longer need to a friend or family member whom you may see over the holiday season.