***Previously
referred to as Reflections, this series expands on a variety of topics which
are selected to help you think more deeply about your life in order to make it
richer and more fulfilling. Nobody likes to look back and say “What if…”
Hello lovelies!
Towards the end of last year, a good friend suggested that I
add the blog, The Simply Luxurious Life to my reading list. What struck me most
is that this is not your typical fashion/style blog. Among the many different topics that I enjoy
on this blog is this blog post which challenged me to simplify my life. When my
baby arrived I noticed that many of the things I found so important before
becoming a mum did not seem to be so important anymore. So for the next few
weeks, I will reflect on a certain aspect of life in a bid to simplify it and
improve on the quality of my life. I welcome you to take part in this challenge
with me in order to live a simpler, more fulfilling life.
Challenge #1: Declutter your wardrobe
"The unburdening of stuff is a
de-stressor because when you aren’t looking at clutter, your mind is
free to think about ideas and not the perpetual reminder of excess stuff
that needs to be picked up."
I couldn’t think of a better start to this challenge than by
decluttering my closet. It’s amazing how much you can accumulate in terms of
shoes and accessories. If you disregard the fact that most of my pre-motherhood
clothes still don’t fit, many of my clothes have either never been worn or have
seen the light of day only once. Other clothes
were bought on a whim or out of peer pressure hence their long stay in the
wardrobe.
When deciding which clothes to get rid of, I first had to
decide on what my personal style would lean towards this year. I would like to take on a more simplistic
polished approach to my dressing. In addition to this, my post-maternity body paired
with the demands that come with motherhood have forced me to take a functional
approach towards my clothing. In this respect, I have decided not to cling onto
those clothes that will take me more than a year to maybe fit into again and in
the process, ensure that whichever clothes remain in my wardrobe will keep in
line with my style choices for the rest of this year.
I know I am bound to come across those clothes that I will
find difficult to get rid of because they have some history, but I am well
aware of how detrimental it is to cling to the past if I want to move forward
in my life, so I will have to be tough on myself.
Will you be taking part in this challenge? Please share your
thoughts on living a simpler life in the comments below.
Thank you for stopping by.
Happy Wednesday.
xo
Audrey
P.S I will be holding a sale of those clothes that I will be
removing from my wardrobe. Be sure to check in on my Facebook page, Twitter or
Instagram and of course here on the blog for details.
P.P.S My friend Sally recently released a song, Oza Malamu.
Be sure to listen and download it here and remember to share it with your
friends! Thank you for the support.