I recently read an article from the blog Imperfect Homemaking that really made me think. The article was all about having a spot for everything in your home.
I know that sounds like such as obvious, simple concept but take a minute to really think about what it means. I have never lived a lifestyle where there was a place for everything. I have been blessed to always live in excess. As a child, my bedroom was usually full of stuff. I even remember my mother getting fed up with the condition of my room and cleaning it by putting everything in garbage bags and throwing the stuff out. I never felt deprived after her cleaning binges- I even thanked her once.
It is obvious that I have never lived my life by this simple concept: everything has a home. I have always just made piles upon piles of stuff. It has added unnecessary chaos to my life. As I am gearing up in hopes of a child, it has become clear that my piles of junk must go. If they don't there will be no place for my kid or his/her stuff!
I am making a commitment to follow by this simple creed. Everything will have a place. If it doesn't have a home I need to find one or get rid of it. If I bring in a new object there needs to be a home for it, otherwise I can't bring it home. This should help with curbing my shopping, too!
I will take this rule to heart while I'm cleaning out my hot spots. I'll have to give each piece careful consideration before I decide to keep it. Wish me luck!
Will you take this pledge with me?
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