Declutter to Destress

I have lived in the same house for 7 years now and as a result have accumulated so much stuff!

I usually go through my house once every 6 months or so to get rid of things that I am not using but I don't think that I have ever gone through the entire house room by room to see what I do and don't need anymore.

I am getting ready to move in the next couple of months and I am planning on moving into a camper because I want to have the freedom to travel with my dogs. I have dreamed my entire adult life of traveling around the US to visit different friends and family members so I figure I may as well set out to do it soon because why not?!

Benefit of Decluttering

I didn't start decluttering my house in order to bring myself some peace and clarity but I am finding such incredible clarity as I sort through my possessions.

Each item has a memory attached to it but I need to release these items with love and let someone else use them as I haven't been.

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I have been keeping items in closets that I just haven't used in years so I need to let these things go. Just because you have closet space doesn't mean you should use it all, right?

I used to be a very sentimental person and kept so many knick knacks, clothes, etc because they reminded me of good times or good people. But, I carry memories in my heart and my mind, I don't need to keep things that I have been gifted.

What I had also discovered in my decluttering is that I have been holding onto a lot of gifts that I have been given over the years from people that I am not close to anymore. People grow and change so you drift apart or lose touch over the years, so I don't think I need to hold onto possessions that they have given me.

The problem with holding onto so many items that used to hold sentimental value but don't anymore is that I am holding onto the energy of that item to. I have always believed that inanimate objects hold energy that is residual from people. If the relationship that I had with that person ended badly then there's a possibility that the item that they gave me is holding some of that negative energy.

Choosing to Get Rid of My Home

There’s so many memories that this house holds, good and bad.

So many life changing events have happened here that it’s bittersweet to look at how far I’ve come while living here.

Each item being donated or sold has been well loved and holds a memory but I’m so glad to be ridding myself of so many possessions.

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My desire is to downsize and travel because life is about the memories that take your breath away, not the possessions that you had.

I am actually very excited to be moving out of this house because I had originally bought this house with my ex husband when we got married. This house was purchased with so much love but that love has since expired unfortunately and I want this house to be loved by a new family.

Here’s just some of my recent memories that are most cherished.

Have you ever decluttered? What was the experience like? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks for reading!

Ivy