It was an okay day. I was feeling good when I got up. I put on my outfit for the day and out the door I went. All day that day though I just felt off. I was a little moody and just not feeling it. It was as if something put me in a bad mood but I didn’t understand what. I wasn’t happy with myself at all!

I remember I was wearing a shirt that my Mom had given me. It was a beautiful silk blend button up blouse — very vibrant and cool. I loved it when she gave it to me even though it wasn’t really my style. That style looked cute on everyone else though so I thought, “Why not!” Besides, it was special to me because it was from Mom. I even got compliments that day on my outfit being so cute! It just didn’t feel like me though. I finally started realizing as the day went on that I just wasn’t comfortable. I didn’t feel like I was “me”. Call me crazy but we do express who we are through fashion. I know some people think it’s so materialistic but even if your not a fashion nova, you still express who you are by what you wear.

That day I slowly realized that what I was wearing was not me and it was having an impact on my attitude. For instance, say you got a new pair of shoes or a new top that you absolutely love and your wearing it out for the first time and you feel cute so you want to take a selfie or something. LOL! We’ve all done it even though we may not openly admit it! It makes you feel good about yourself! There’s nothing wrong with that! Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves. We shouldn’t be down or degrading on ourselves.

So at the end of the work day once I got home I immediately changed into a different outfit. I instantly felt different! Like, a sigh of relief literally came out from my mouth! It was unreal how a silly shirt just made my day feel so off! I went on after that and had a nice evening at home — no complaints. Once I had changed though and felt that cloud just lift, I went total Marie Kondo on that blouse I had been wearing. I knew it just didn’t make me happy anymore. It was cute, it was special because my Mom has given it to me, but was it worth hanging on to anymore?

If something as silly as a shirt is gonna affect your life in such a way, then get rid of it! I understand that some things are too special to get rid of but seriously, if it’s not bringing you joy anymore and it’s just feels more like an obligation that an enjoyment, then it’s time to part with it. I know I have talked along this topic before about letting go but this is a little different this time. Spiritually and emotionally is what I have written about before but now I’m thinking more along the lines of materialism. Our homes. Clutter.

I found myself wishing that my house was more manageable. Wishing I could have more time to just do whatever rather than always cleaning, always doing so much laundry, always needing to dust, etc. when really do I even use half this stuff anymore? Do I even wear every piece of clothing I own anymore? When was the last time I really enjoyed that?

It’s okay if you just don’t like something anymore. Things change, people change, and fashion tastes change. It’s okay if it no longer makes you happy or if they just hurt your feet now when you wear them. Every since this blouse incident I have been thinking more along the lines of minimalism — purging. Keeping only what I need, use, wear, and what actually makes me happy and feel good about my life. I think it’s okay to be original. Just be yourself. Do you and be happy. Keep it simple.

So now, I am starting to welcome this new mindset and going through my closets, my rooms, and my junk drawers; basically all the things in my home that I no longer enjoy, use, or wear and allowing myself to just let some things go. Donate it. Give it away. Let someone else enjoy what I no longer find joy in. It may be exactly what they are wishing they had!

Just some simply idea from the mind of a new coming minimalist. Will I go full force? Highly unlikely, but I do want to simplify my way of living. I think it will give more time to enjoy other things in life. I mean, why have 50 pairs of shoes when I only wear 5? Lol or why have dishes collecting dust in the cabinets that ain’t been used in 2 years? It’s definitely something to think about.

Can you let stuff go?