It’s time. Time to check all of your bathing suits and underwear to see how they elastic in them is doing. Time to check all of those old jogging shorts you kept “just in case”. Time to check the functionality of your hair bands. Time to investigate your rubber band collection. Time to see if those old tube socks still stay up. I know I missed a bunch of stuff so it’s time for you to do a sweep of all things elastic in your home and release the unusable into the wild.
Break Time!
I challenge you to not accomplish anything other than to rest and restore. I challenge you to let your mind take a vacation. Release the fear that the world will end if you stop for a moment. Take your daily breaks and lunches. Don’t cheat yourself. Your mind is a muscle that needs time to recover. Give it that gift today.
5 Things to Declutter Now
1. Cookbooks you haven’t used in at least three years. Face it anything you need can be found online.
2. Pet toys and other paraphernalia they never used or don’t use any more. I promise your pup won’t be angry when you toss that leash that hasn’t fit since she was nice months old.
3. Printed take-out menus. It’s all online now. Reduce paper ASAP!
4. Magazines that are not actively being read or used for a vision board. Recycle!
5. Old mobile phones. If you don’t know what to do with that drawer of phones contact your local police department as they sometimes have a reuse or recycle program.
What You've Been Doing Wrong in Your Self-Care
Confusing self-care and maintenance. I like getting my nails and hair done as much as the next gal. But those things aren’t self-care for me. They’re maintenance. If doing those things brings you joy in the process, creating the feelings you’re looking for to feed your soul, then they are self-care to you. Close your eyes and ask your heart what you need. The answer you come up with is your self-care.
The Least Expensive Way to Create The Most Impact
Begin a Daily Yoga Practice
This is easier than it sounds! You don’t have to do an hour of yoga to reap its rewards. As little as five minutes each morning or evening will create change in your mind or body. YouTube and Instagram are filled with yogis with all levels and all lengths of practices waiting for you. My faves are Mary Ochsner and Yoga with Kassandra.
Curious About Minimalism?
Let’s find out if it’s for you:
Are you feeling stressed by commitments?
Do you feel like you over-consume?
Is your house filled to the brim and you feel like you’re drowning in stuff?
Really, what is making you feel like you want to simplify?
Think about these questions, especially the last one, and write down your thoughts so you know exactly where you want your focus to be.
Are You Ready to Have Everything You Ever Wanted?
Declutter your limiting beliefs and manifest your destiny with a vision board. This is the easiest arts and crafts project you’ve ever done and there’s no wrong way to do it. Basically, find images and words that represent what you want in your future and attach them to a board to be displayed where you’ll see it daily. Want wealth? Find a dollar sign or pin some real cash to your board. Want to travel? What represents travel to you? Happiness? Family? Success? Adventure? Only you know what represents these things for you.