I've suffered from procrastination for most of my almost 40 years. I know, categorically, that I procrastinate for two reasons: 1. I don't know where to start 2. I feel overwhelmed by what I need to do The two reasons are intrinsically linked. I say I've suffered for 'most' of my 'almost 40 years' because I recently discovered how to overcome ...
Sentimental Hoarding
When Scrapbooking Goes Bad
Over 4 years ago I started on a journey toward a family life simply done. You may have read my story. Feeling overwhelmed with life, commitments and stuff in general, I knew something had to change. A very physical demonstration of my state of mind, at that time, was a hoard I had been stockpiling for many years. As I started to make the transition into ...
A Decluttering Giveaway
Monday is 'Purpose & Place' day at Chez Wright. It is getting easier to establish whether an item still has a use and where it should be kept. But I'm still decluttering...I'm wondering if I'll ever stop? It's also getting easier to decide what to do with decluttered items. Unless I know someone really wants something I am getting rid of, I would never ...
Hoarding Sentimental Clutter – Time To Say Goodbye
"You are so organized and tidy and an inspiration to me!" This comment was left by Cheeryshirley last week. Thanks Cheeryshirley! I may be organised in many areas of my life and home, but not all. We all have our Achilles heel. I've posted about mine before, and it's paper. Paper that has the potential to be sentimental to be exact. This hoard weighs ...
A Bit Of A Wrap-Up And Moving On Into July…
Day 3 into a new month, and finally the UK is getting some sun. The Wright Clan actually managed its first strawberry picking expedition of the year on Saturday... with my daughter wearing the most outrageous headband for such an occasion :-) So as we move into the second part of the year I decided it was time for a bit of a wrap-up... SimplyBeingMum's ...
I Need Help With My Piles – Piles of Procrastination That Is!
Help I'm struggling! I'm a struggling recovering sentimental hoarder with an aspiration to become a minimalist and beat the demons within that have over the years made me keep car park tickets, receipts and all types of worthless and pointless paper items. No New Years Resolutions for me, rather I decided to take the bull by the horns and address my ...