Let the sorting begin! 

I started the day going to an estate sale, followed by a long morning walk. When I got home, the sorting process began upstairs where I had corporate, winter and summer items mixed in.   Many items went right to the no pile while my potential yes’s went into the 333 Challenge pile for later sorting.   I also had some in-between items (more than I want to admit), but those got packed away for review in September when the process begins again.

Taking the recommended break helped keep my energy up. Trying on lots of clothes in the heat, making decisions on what stays, what goes, and what gets packed away until later is mentally draining.   So the green smoothie of kale, spinach, banana and blueberries definitely helped reset me.   Then, back to work!

At the end of the day, 57 clothing items are leaving my house, plus 4 accessory bags and two coats!  Picture below.   My intention is to find a local women’s shelter or a place that allows women to come shop for free.   If you know of a great place you love, please share it with me!

I still have about 100 clothing items in my room (what stayed plus some extra in my room that I didn’t sort yet).  The final cut of 33 items needs to include accessories, outerwear and shoes.  I’m not sure how, but I’m determined to make this work.   For incentive in between the clothes challenge, I weeded the wealth corner of my garden, cleaned and replenished my outside fountains, and released 27 items my kitchen cabinets & dining room server.

I’m combining Feng Shui with the Project 333 challenge to amplify the benefits.  I can’t wait to see the changes that result!

How about you?   If you were to minimize one aspect of your life, where would you start?  What’s one area you know you need to simplify and feel hesitant?    Share your comments or challenge below.

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