5/5 – Chair for the living room
5/28 – Serving dish for sides 2 years ago

is often on my mind. One of the main lessons I took away from the Fly Lady site was the need to declutter, that with space comes cleanliness and freedom. For most of my life, I’ve used possessions to define and comfort me. I formed a deep emotional bond with some items and kept other items because I felt an obligation to someone or thing from my past.

Since decluttering my home, I frequently use a few free minutes to see if there’s any possessions that I’m ready to give or throw away. So to try and deepen my ability to minimize, I purchased the Minimalist Guide by Leo Baubata.

Leo suggests creating a 30-day list for non-essential items, where I’ll write down the item and date. Then, in 30 days if I still want it – I can buy it. 2 years ago