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Join the Simplicity Seekers to discuss your organizing dilemmas, learn ways to live more simply, and know that you are NOT alone in your clutter struggles!
When: Monday 4/5
Time: 6:30p-7:30p at
Where: Schlow Library
Cost: zilch, nada, zip
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"I kept putting off meeting with you (Room to Breathe) because I thought it was going to be so hard to simplify and make changes to my lifestyle. I really regret not getting started sooner.
You (RTB) made things so much easier than I expected and the progress made in one session surpassed what I'd been trying to do for 3 years. I can't wait to see you again!"
-Cindi, Boalsburg
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"Clutter drains your energy - and you don't realize it till it's gone. Every item in your home has an energy to it. When items go a long time unused, unloved and uncared for, they become stuck, stagnant energy that actually physically drains you of your energy."
-Ariane Benefit
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Greetings!
Oh my goodness...things are crazy good right now! The sun is shining, I can smell the hint of Spring, people are smiling...change is in the air! No one ever said change was easy, but it's so necessary to our daily lives.
If you always do the same thing, you will always get the same results.
I don't know about you, but I'm daring myself to do things I never thought I could! It feels incredible. Sure, I'm not always successful like I had hoped, but I get back up and try again. I know that if I just keep trying I will succeed.
Have you had enough? Are you ready for a change? What do you want to change? Feel like sharing?
Simply Yours,
-Jessica, Bringer of Order
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Have You Had Enough? 100 Ways to Scale Down Your Life-cont. |
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Around the House-Having a messy, cluttered home can be reflected in the rest of your life. Here are some ways to clean out and minimalize your home.
Continued from last e-zine...
Clear out the clutter. Do you really need all the stuff that's filling up your closets, drawers and garage? Spend less time caring for things you don't need and make your home and life simpler by getting rid of it all.
Get a smaller house.
While having a lot of space is nice, it also requires you to spend more time cleaning, maintaining, heating and financing it. If you have more space than you need, consider getting a smaller home or apartment. It'll save you money and time in the end and make your life simpler.
Keep only the essentials. If you're like most people, your kitchen is full of all kinds of specialty gadgets that you rarely use. If you don't use it regularly, there probably isn't much reason to have it. Pare down the things around your home to the stuff you actually need, want and care about.
Find a place for things.
Save yourself time and make your days simpler by creating a place for everything in your home.
Realize that even free things come at a price.
Who would turn down an offer for a free printer or a complimentary t-shirt? While these things may not cost you anything out of pocket, they do cost you your space. Before accepting free things, determine if you really need them or if they'll just be something else to dust.
Understand that bigger isn't always better.
SUVs, big houses, big TVs and super sized meals are all parts of the American lifestyle. But bigger things aren't always better. Big things cost more, take up more space and sometimes cause you to waste what you can't use. Simplify your life by buying things that fit the size of your life.
Borrow, don't buy.
You can scale down your budget and the amount of things around your house by borrowing or renting items instead of buying them if you only plan on using them for a short time.
Make your home a sanctuary.
When your home is a relaxing, ordered place to be you'll be happier and more able to de-stress no matter what your day has been like.
Go low maintenance.
You may love fine silks and suedes but these fabrics and others like them can be difficult to clean and maintain. Try buying clothes and furniture that can be easily cleaned and maintained so you'll be able to spend less time and money caring for them.
Buy classics.
Save time and make life simpler by buying household items that are classic in design. Trendy items may be cooler in the short term, but you'll get more mileage out of items that are designed to be stylish until they wear out or break.
Don't get attached.
If you're looking to pare down your things, try not to get too attached to household items. While some things may carry memories, you may not always need to hold on to them to value those memories.
Simplify your wardrobe.
Unless you're working at a fashion magazine you likely don't need a closet that's overflowing with clothes. Create a basic wardrobe that you can work around. It'll save you time getting dressed in the morning and space storing clothes.
Create a simple yard.
Few people love doing yard work. By keeping your yard simple, you'll be able to spend less time weeding, mowing and planting and still have a yard that looks presentable.
Stay on top of messes.
Waiting days to do the dishes or letting papers pile up on your desk may seem like it's saving you time, but in the long run it can make things harder for you. Spend a few minutes cleaning up each evening before you go to bed so things don't pile up.
Minimize the time it takes to clean.
One way to keep your cleaning time to a minimum is to create a cleaning schedule and process that minimizes that time you spend working. Try vacuuming all at once or cleaning one room each day.
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