This weekend my hubby and I spent some time doing some projects around the house - small repairs, cleaning out, working in the shed, etc. I recalled several years ago when I was struggling with the fullness and pace of our days with 3 young kiddos amid sleepless nights, and I was desperate to simplify. As I dealt with insomnia and looking for relief, I began reading more (in the middle of the night) about minimalism and it has prompted a journey for our family, a journey still very much in its infancy. I’m thankful for all we have learned and are leaning into. A few years ago as I read about minimalism I was very focused on the “removing” part. I wanted to remove anyTHING that stole my time and energy away from my people. I think I even wanted to remove general chores and maintenance in general. To not HAVE to spend time occasionally clearing out the shed, or putting away toys. A tiny house seemed enviable in some ways. Ha!
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Many don’t know where to begin when considering all the potential projects around the house and are frozen by the possibility of getting in over their heads. I get it! True, it usually gets worse before it gets better, but JUST BEGINNING is a great place to start. I recommend the following, which can be applied to organizing a drawer to your closet to your pantry, to your office.
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As I have pursued minimalism over the last few years in the midst of decision fatigue, growing kiddos and full days, I have slowly learned that it doesn’t mean life will always be tidy. Minimalism is meant to simplify, ease decision fatigue, and make a life fully lived more EASILY tidied.
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