I really love these old patterns!
Martha emailed me and reminded me that I had told her I would do a challenge this month and that I would write about it on Wednesday. Well, it isn't Wednesday, so I'm going to write about it now.
For the past month or so I've tried to get in a daily walk around the neighborhood while Eler Beth accompanies me on her bike, but for the past two weeks it has been hit or miss. So my August challenge to myself is to make a conscious effort to take at least a 30-minute walk every day. I really do feel better when I walk regularly, but I have never been good about sticking with it on a regular basis.
My other challenge to myself is to de-clutter for at least 15 mintues every day. I've really back-slid (is that a word?) this summer, and we've gotten more clutter than we've had in a long time. So I'm going to pick an area each day and de-clutter for at least 15 mintues, and by the end of the month I should be back on track.
And yes, we did do our walks on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. And on Wednesday I went through the bureau drawers and the top of the bureau in our bedroom and got rid of some things that were just taking up space and not serving any useful purpose. My mantra for the day was "Do I love it? Do I need it? Do I use/wear it?" Then on Thursday I did the same thing with the dresser in our room. Today I have been very busy, and haven't de-cluttered anything. So I am going to stop what I'm doing here and de-clutter my purse right now!
I will try to update every day.
9 comments:
Isn't it amazing how cluttered our purses get? I like to sit on the bed and dump the whole thing out and start over. Sure find lots of little things in there to throw away. Paula
I love having other people participating when I do challenges. It makes us more accountable. That's a good motivation for me. Good luck with your August challenge. I'll be reading even if I don't always comment along the way :-)
Very inspiring. I just love the little "kick in the pants" this gave me!
I read a great book several months ago by Kathryn Porter entitled 'Too Much Stuff'. Man did that motivate me to get rid of some stuff! Happy decluttering!! :) Lynn
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Great ideas. I need to do these as well.
~Heather
I do it and what a difference it has made - Enjoy you Today!
Katie
Good for you on your challenge. I'm passing on that challenge considering temps are supposed to be 98 or 99 for the next seven days. The ponies will be lucky to see me!
Traci
Wonderful challenges. Pickles makes sure I walk at least that much each day taking her out. I think it's a grand idea to declutter as you are. I have quite a few areas in my house that could use it. The general rule with a house as small as mine is if you haven't used it nor needed it the past year most likely you don't need it. (Hugs) Indigo
I like your idea of de-cluttering for 15 mins a day. I want to try that!
Pam
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