I have mentioned before that there is nothing like a support system and some accountability to help you through the obstacles, no matter what they may be.
This is why I’m going to offer you — my loyal readers and friends — the opportunity to join me in the declutter challenge every week. The bloggy world calls this a blog hop.
New Blog Hop: Declutter Tuesday
I will post here every Tuesday with progress, updates, tips and undoubtedly my own feelings regarding my experience with decluttering.
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To link up, paste the following code at the end of your blog post (in HTML view):
(The first one is the blog hop button, the second will create the blog hop “linky” — aka, list of posts – that all participants will share at the end of their post)
<a href=”http://www.francoamericandream.com” target=”_blank”><img title=”DeclutterTuesday” src=”http://www.francoamericandream.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/DeclutterTuesday-150×150.png” alt=”DeclutterTuesday” width=”150″ height=”150″ /></a>
<script src=”http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=43468″ type=”text/javascript”></script>
Note:
- While there is no obligation for you to take part every week, if like me you are looking for durable results, you should definitely consider a regular schedule. If you miss a week here and there, I won’t hunt you down!
- Let me also add that you have until the following Monday at 11:59PM EST to link up to the current “Declutter Tuesday” post. After that, you will need get current with the latest Tuesday post (as you will be unable to link up to previous posts)
- It is suggested but not mandatory that you use the Post Title “Declutter Tuesday” so our movement can gain better visibility!
Week 1: How to approach decluttering?
First of all, be sure to read my pointers in this post.
Then be prepared to make slow progress at first. No doubt it will pull some emotional strings… But at the end of the day, “stuff” needs to move.
Here are two great tips that I’ve gathered from my wonderful readers, Adrienne & JL:
- Imagine you are moving overseas and have only 2 suitcases: what stays? what goes?
- Pick a room or an area and say: I’m getting rid of 10 things. And do it.
Reminder: “Getting rid of” means you toss, recycle or donate — it does not mean “put in storage”, or “make a pile in another room”.
Today, I used these tips to get rid of about 30 pieces of clothing that did not fit, or just looked too “tired” to even entice me to wear them!
I also donated about 20 items from the kitchen pantry to my local homeless shelter this past week, including unopened cans of formula.
I already feel so much better!
Your turn now, show me what you’ve got.
Or rather, show me how what you no longer have is freeing up your space and your mind!
It's so good to have you back! Share your thoughts, I LOVE comments!
Ok this is just what I need. I will do the entry on my blog tomorrow, it is after 11pm Tuesday here.
I have plentry to declutter/dejunk
get rid of.
See you soon
Jane
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Jane, I am very happy to count you in with this challenge. Let’s take it one day at a time, can’t wait to read your post!
I am joining you, Maryline and am very excited about participating in this linky. I Just published my post about my “epiphany.” Check it out when you get a chance.
-Jessica
Jessica recently posted…Taking the less is more approach
Hey Jessica, I’m with you on the baby clothes dilemma; but just in case my son gets a lil’ brother, I’ve decided to store these temporarily — and share with my friends with infants too!
So excited to embark on this journey with you!
I will be onboard with this one. I’ll use today to decide where to start. Clutter surrounds me at home. Can’t stand it!
Oh Cheryl, it’s a blessing not to know where to start, that means you have a lot of writing material on hand to last you for many, many Tuesdays!
All jokes aside, I really believe we can achieve inner piece if we can minimize the material chaos.
Welcome to the challenge, and looking forward to reading your entry!
Oh I am so in need of this. I’ll try to get it done tonight. My post for today is already up and we’re off to travel town today! But, I’m absolutely coming back. Wait til you see how much crap I have! My goal is to clean out my attic! Great idea.
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There is no absolute requirement to post on Tuesday, so I will be happy to have you link up on whichever day you decide.
The attic? I’m a little jealous, does that mean you have no clutter elsewhere?
In any case, I cannot wait to see pictures. Peeking at other people’s crap is fun, like people-watching
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