I want to know what have been major game changers for you to improve your space? We’ve been in lockdown for too long so my travel budget turned into my home improvement budget. First to share my game changer: I’ve read atomic habits, essentialism and the magical art of tidying up in a month span and these books have changed my life. I’m looking to share that this is a power combo but I’m also looking for additional advice. Why I consider these books a power combo: Mostly it gave me permission to let go of what’s been holding me back. This translates to me getting rid of excess in my home and living the life I really want. Its really freed up my mental space. I’ve just gotten rid of all barriers to habits I want. There is no more TV in the living room. I only read. I have a yoga station. It’s great! Bonus: I’ve inspired my partner. My partner is on the same train as I am now and he is finishing up his space plus the garage. He’s not messy and he handles his space, but it’s great to see him level up as well. This means a lot to me personally. We’ve upgraded anything with bad energy in our home (hand me downs from family etc.) We also bought some art to make our home feel like a sanctuary and we are going to be painting the entire house once it’s officially spring. How now? There is always room to improve and level up the home. I plan on reevaluating my space and if it’s best serving me during the start of each season for example. I’m looking for inspiration from strong women. I’m tired of the junk I see on Pinterest. What have been your major game changers?
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Getting rid of something when it isn't of any use always takes a load off my mind. It doesn't matter how much I paid for it or 'maybe it'll be useful in the future', the fact that it is there physically in my space and also in my mind not doing anything means it has to go. That frees up brain space for creativity and new ideas.
I’ve turned my home into my personal spot where I can feel free to work on projects. One of my favorite hobbies is to go antique shopping & find a piece that has a great structure, but maybe isn’t the right color or needs some work done. Then I buy the piece & make it my own. Here’s one example. Before is green / after is blue color.
I try to create a space the woman I want to be would live in and you seem to be doing a good job of that 👏
Thank you for your post! I totally agree with you, living in a _nest_ that makes "really sense" for you is a huuuge step! It has to be _your_ place, in every corner. We are humans but I believe that a well kept and neat, and beautiful, and cosy nest is a real game changer for life balance. The KonMari Method has magical effects : minimalism, only keeping what really "sparks joy" (clothes especially, but not only), buying _only_ when needed and taking time to really think it through and if the answer is still yes after few days/weeks: set aside "enough" money to buy quality stuff.
In my language we say "We're not rich enough to buy cheap stuff" and this has helped me a lot for being more patient until i could healthily afford the things I really_needed_ (iron, computer, washing machine, etc.)
***Giving away stuff sparks joy too***
Giving away stuff that doesn't bring _you_ joy does not mean it will not enlighten someone else's day! In my hood, we have a "Hood Exchange box" where you can bring anything you don't need anymore and, like that, you know that it is going to be useful and cherished by someone else. It makes decisions that much easier to know you are not just throwing away sometimes beautiful and / or valuable items. You are offering them! and offering is a pleasure ***Books*** I know book worms cherish them but still, I made a notebook with the titles of the books I wanted to get rid of and wrote what they have taught me and now 50 books have turned into a little notebook that keeps all those precious memories. Win Win! ***Kitchen*** Only the necessary. If you hardly ever invite 15+ people over, don't have 15+ things "just in case". Just in case, people could bring that extra chair, or extra big pot (your friends who have big families for example or even rent stuff if _really_ needed) A clutter free kitchen is a real new thing for me (Italian roots) so it was difficult but I have decided that, since I live alone, I can "dare" to live for myself and, in case, I am not ashamed to ask my close friends (the only people I invite are close people) to bring something over if I really need it but overall I just get more creative with the beautiful, quality items I already own
The Marie Kondo method is great.