FINALLY DECLUTTERING MY MONICA CUPBOARD!!

[@sarah3941]

The cupboard is looking really good. Can't believe you built that unit on your own in half an hour. Well done. Dexter is adorable with his commentary 😂

[@Livingthefreelife]

Thanks Sarah, I can’t quite believe it either 🙈😂 It appears I’m quite good at building things 😂 Awww he loves to talk to the camera 🥰❤️

[@debbietimson2245]

Budding You tuber there 😍😍

[@Livingthefreelife]

@@debbietimson2245 in his dreams 🙈😂

[@mw4594]

I started decluttering 2 years ago. I know & can see a difference. However, i still have a long way to go. For the past 2 months, I do 15 minutes in the morning before work and another 15 minutes at night before I go to bed. Am I getting things done fast? No. I'm getting something done better than nothing done. This way, I'm not getting burned out or overwhelmed. You've got this!

[@Livingthefreelife]

@@mw4594 you’re doing a fantastic job, I keep reminding myself a little progress is better than no progress, it’s becoming my new mantra ❤️ you’ve got this too ❤️

[@blank-ent250]

😻😻😻😻😻

[@debbietimson2245]

Your doing amazing hun ❤

[@Livingthefreelife]

Thank you ☺️

[@Weejen-t3p]

Take out of the room at the end of each session what’s leaving the house and deal with one box at a time and be ruthless, you’ll get there. Stop yourself over thinking, it only causes anxiety just chill out and it will happen

[@Livingthefreelife]

You’re right, I overthink a lot and definitely need to stop that 🙈😂 thank you so much!! 😁

[@Weejen-t3p]

@@Livingthefreelifeyou’re so welcome, I just know that overwhelming feeling! I put off clearing out my wardrobe for about 4 years!! In the end I decided not to empty it as everyone tells you to do now a days but to do it in sections which took me 4 days 😅 its about the same size as your cupboard. It felt so good when I’d done it 👍

[@Livingthefreelife]

@ I always remind myself what works for some may not work for everyone. Sounds like you did a great job getting it done in a way that worked for you. Honestly when I take everything out I get so overwhelmed.

[@TracyisCrafty]

If you are overwhelmed don’t bother selling or organising anything you don’t have the time to give yourself all that extra work, just fill a bag and get it out of your room one bag or box at a time. Don’t overthink it one bag or box then get it out 20 mins chunks. Ask a friend or your mum to help you.

[@Livingthefreelife]

You are right, I just need to focus on getting stuff out. I’ve been telling myself this for a while now, just need to grit my teeth, pull on my big girl pants and get on with it. Thank you, I will ask my mum, she’s usually quite good at helping with things of this sort. 🥰

[@Newswithfatima]

nice cupboard .your eyes like cute cat eyes❤❤❤❤

[@Livingthefreelife]

Aww thank you ❤️

[@Weejen-t3p]

Be realistic too, how much will you make selling your stuff on vinted, just for this season in your life is it just worth more to just let it go this time. You’ll get quicker results and the anxiety will go. Take care

[@Livingthefreelife]

You’re right, I’ve been contemplating bagging it all up and taking it between charity shops and the clothing bank. I think it will probably make me feel better too.

[@Weejen-t3p]

@@Livingthefreelifejust do it, making these decisions will make you feel so much better and then it’s gone. I’ve been suffering with anxiety and depression, I’ve found procrastination has caused me to stay there and now my attitude is just do it and that wee dopamine hit has pushed me to feel so much better although I still have some bad days. Do what you can each day but just get rid 😊

[@Livingthefreelife]

@@Weejen-t3p I’m so sorry to hear about your mental struggles, I feel you and am sending huge hugs your way. I like your new attitude and am grateful that you’ve shared that with me, I’m going to tell myself “just do it” from now on. There’s definitely other areas of my life I can apply this too, I have quite severe anxiety myself.

[@unakeane532]

Keep saying to yourself I am only going to take out what I want to keep. Put that straight away out of the box. Then look at the remaining items and then go trash donate. I choose not to keep them so out they go.

[@Livingthefreelife]

That’s a great idea, thank you! I don’t know why I struggle with it so much, need to get stuff out of the house quicker 🙈😂 xxx

[@unakeane532]

@ it’s the guilt of I spent money or it was a gift, or maybe I could use it. But if it’s sitting there for ever then if you need it you can buy another one. Also it’s decision fatigue as you sort out your pile of clutter. Consider your clutter as a gift or blessing to another person

[@Livingthefreelife]

@ yes it definitely is, you are so right. Oh gosh the decision fatigue is definitely hitting me hard but I’m trying to look at things and ask myself how long it has just sat there. It’s actually quite mad that we put ourselves through this isn’t it 🙈😂 I like your way of putting it ❤️

[@unakeane532]

@@Livingthefreelife yes it’s horrible but you doing it and showing your son that’s it’s ok to let stuff go. I ask my kids are they ready to gift it to another child and they are very excited to make a kid happy

[@Livingthefreelife]

@ that’s a really lovely way of putting it. I’ve been talking to him in the lead up to Christmas about gifting to children less fortunate etc hopeful he will understand and choose some things to give away himself. I’m hoping to do a toy declutter today though 🤞🏻