Simplified Sundays ~ 30 Days To Minimalism
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Sunday, 6 September 2020
Life is complicated. Whichever way you look at it, there are constant obstacles, pressures, expectations and it can be overwhelming. I’m a strong believer in controlling the controllables, and if there is a way that things can be simplified, I think it is worth applying. Whether this is physically or mentally, I would argue that simplification is a huge way to relieve stress and make life easier.
With this in mind, I want to start writing a series here on Madolyn Thinks called Simplified Sundays, to share ways in which I have simplified and in turn, made my life a little less complex.
The first of these Simplified Sundays posts is around minimalism, more specifically de-cluttering possessions and items in the home. I’ve put together a 30 Days To Minimalism Guide, which is a breakdown of various different categories to sort through and minimise. I really feel that having and owning less ‘stuff’ simplifies things greatly. There is less choice, less cleaning, less tidying, less organising and fewer distractions. It also means you have more time, more space and clearer surroundings, which in my mind equals simplicity.
Some of these categories are larger than others, and some may take you no time at all. But I’ve split them up into days so that in theory you can greatly simplify your belongings over the course of a month
Wardrobe
Day One: Wallet/handbag
Day Two: Underwear/socks/pjs
Day Three: Clothes
Day Four: Coats/jackets
Day Five: Shoes
Day Six: Accessories
Day Seven: Linen and towels
Beauty
Day Eight: Makeup
Day Nine: Skincare
Day Ten: Beauty products
Day Eleven: Hair products
Office & Livingroom
Day Twelve: Junk draws
Day Thirteen: Books
Day Fourteen: Paperwork/life admin
Day Fifteen: Ornaments
Day Sixteen: Electricals
Day Eighteen: Digital Media ie cds/dvds/games
Day Nineteen: Paper media ie magazines/newspapers/post
Kitchen & Bathroom
Day Twenty: Kitchen appliances
Day Twenty One: Crockery/cutlery/pots & pans
Day Twenty Two: Bathroom cabinet ie medical supplies etc
Day Twenty Three: Cleaning products
Misc
Day Twenty Three: Sentimental items
Day Twenty Four: Photographs
Day Twenty Five: Hobbies ie camping gear, musical equipment
Day Twenty Six: Work
Day Twenty Seven: Boxes - of old items and the instruction manual
Day Twenty Eight: Seasonal items ie hats/umbrella/picnic gear
Day Twenty Nine: Car
Day Thirty: Travel items I.e. suitcases/bags/adapters
