Back to Basics

I cleaned out my closets last week. I've reduced my wardrobe by more than half. I am donating everything that's old, outgrown or not loved. The main reason for paring down was an attempt to organize my home, but it goes a little deeper than that. I'm trying to encourage simple living in my house. I think that where clothes are concerned, less is more. After reading this post a few months ago, I began to reevaluate my reasons for keeping all the things I couldn't wear. I had two closets full of clothing that hadn't moved in over a year. Part of that was due to pregnancy and post-baby weight gain, but mostly, it was due to my inability to tackle the monster that was my STUFF.

It was so liberating to toss this and that until I had freed up enough space to see what I have. I love the way my closet and guest room now seem so much more organized and less cluttered. This trend will hopefully continue throughout the house until the whole place feels serene and neat, rather than hopelessy scattered.

Do you find that when your home or workplace is disorderly, your productivity decreases? This is certainly true for me. I am getting more done in less time, not only because the place feels better, but also because I have less to maintain. Less clothing means less laundry which results in more time spent doing things I enjoy.