A Journey To Sparking Joy: How Decluttering Has Changed My Life

Turns out the real magic to tidying up doesn't come from clever storage ideas or organizing tricks, it all starts with the act of decluttering. Makes sense. The less you have to keep organized, the less work it will be to keep it all in it's place.
Easier said than done.
Following the principles outlined in the life-changing magic of tidying up, we've worked our way through the entire house to get rid of anything and everything that doesn't spark joy. The ultimate goal of course is to simplify our life. Follow along as we share our journey to declutter ... who knows, maybe it will even inspire you to start one of your own too!





There's no denying that I had BIG expectations of this journey to sparking joy. I didn't just want the promises of a simpler life to be true, I needed them to be!
WEEK ONE: How Decluttering Can Change Your Life - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-to-change-my-life-a-journey-to-sparking-joy/





WEEK TWO: Decluttering the Closet - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-the-closet-week-two-of-sparking-joy/





Week Three: Decluttering Make-up, Shoes & Accessories - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-make-up-shoes-accessories-week-three-of-sparking-joy/





Week Four: Decluttering Books (& a million other things!) - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-books-a-million-other-things-week-four-of-sparking-joy/





Week Five: Decluttering All Things Paper - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-and-organizing-all-things-paper-week-five-of-sparking-joy/





Week Six: Decluttering & Organizing the Kitchen - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-and-organizing-the-kitchen-week-six-of-sparking-joy/





Week Seven: Decluttering & Organizing the Playroom - http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/decluttering-and-organizing-the-playroom-week-seven-of-sparking-joy/





I've always believed in the power of a clean and tidy space. Not to fix everything that's wrong in my life on any given day necessarily. I just can't help but feel grounded and safe in my own, tidy space.
Turns out Marie Kondo and I are two peas in a pod. Except that she's found a way to make keeping things neat & tidy easier. Less exhausting let's say.
A little work now to create a more peaceful life for years to come...
How could I resist?
I quickly got to work. In fact, I've spent the last eight weeks working my way through my home and, with the help of this brilliant book, my home is now filled only with those things that truly spark joy.
I have to tell you, ridding our lives of clutter has been so freeing, so empowering. I had no idea all of this extra stuff in our lives had been weighing us down so much. I honestly can't believe the difference it's made to our lives! Imagine waking up in a cozy, tidy bedroom, getting dressed in a closet that is filled only with things that you love, preparing breakfast in a kitchen with clear countertops that aren't cluttered and overloaded with things you never use.
Now, imagine your entire life this way.
Lighter, simpler, tidier, less hurried, less stressful. Happier.






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