Get rid of these 3 things to feel BETTER about yourself today!!

I received an email that stopped me in my tracks...because it was so real and honest about how our stuff makes us FEEL! Today, let's talk about three things we need to declutter and GET RID OF to feel better about ourselves!

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[lindaleeschultz]

My kids are older (35 and 32). Years ago I found so many boxes of their school & artwork, report cards, soccer trophies (no one wanted the physical trophies), etc. I took pictures of it all and made two digital albums and gave them to each child. They LOVED it. Spent hours reliving all these beautiful memories in an 12x12 book that takes up almost no room.

[hollyrutledge]

For my father’s 84th birthday we started sending him a question about his life once a week by email. He types the response and we are going to make it up into a book and add pictures. He has really enjoyed sharing these memories.

[grandmaandgrandpagriffiths]

I have only seen a couple of your videos, I want to say I never comment on videos other than my own, however, I absolutely must tell you that I think you are the sweetest, loveliest, most beautiful person! I can tell you were raised by wonderful parents, your countenance shines. I just had to tell you this.
PS we are both farm girls 😉

[katieblack]

My mom died when I was in my 30's, while she was living with me (due to her poor health). So I had a house full of things she loved and I loved because I grew up with them. I am now downsizing and getting ready to retire and am trying to figure out what to do with everything. I realized last night that I have loved these items for 20+ years!!! So if I decide to pass them on to someone else, even people I don't know but who can have their own journey of loving and using them, it's okay. They've been good to me. I don't have to love (i.e. own) them forever. And my son, who is only in high school, doesn't have to love them because my parents or I did. It's so FREEING. And as my best friend says, it's great to bless others with things that have blessed me.

[mariamacdonald]

If you like the dishes, silver ware, or other sentimental item you might have give yourself permission to actually use them... everyday. Don’t worry about it breaking or getting damaged. I had a box of silver tea spoons that was given to me when I was growing up. It was a Swedish tradition.... a silver spoon when I was baptized or for a birthday etc. I had no use for pretty little tea spoons, so I was going to sell them or give them away. I cleaned them up. Then I changed my mind and decided to use a few to feed my grand babies. Yes, they were feed with silver spoons at my house... so much nicer then plastic. I also started using them as teaspoons for measuring spices when cooking.... again so much nicer then plastic. I wash them in the dishwasher. They have brought me much joy since I repurposed them and actually started using them. Out with the plastic...! 😉

[leonnahobbs]

I have to leave another comment. The clothes part of this video resonates with me so much that it brought tears to my eyes. I’m also a SAHM for 6 years now. I’ve been living in the same ratty sweat pants and old t-shirts that entire time. I went a few weeks ago and bought myself three pairs of jeans and 3 tops. I couldn’t believe how much better I felt about myself just by wearing real clothes. I no longer feel embarrassed taking my kids to their practices, games, etc

[momistaken]

I had such a great time yesterday, sharing some of my quilting fabrics!
A young dog groomer put a post out on our neighborhood application, asking for fabric!
We had so much fun, going through my “stash”, talking about what would work for her furry clients!
There was gratitude all the way around, and then today I received pictures of all the dogs she groomed, with adorable bandanas or bows! It was my own personal dog show, she is a great groomer, but she gets those dogs standing proud and looking right into her phone/camera! What joy!

[mmommo-hxdx]

Just escaped a 38 year marriage of him cheating, gaslighting me, playing games, even pushing my 3 children away from me. "Being more gentle with ourselves, " I felt that.

[shiflett]

It is easier to be gentle to others then to ourselves. I never hold others to the same standards that I have for myself.

[mamafitzpatrick]

👋🏻 I’ve never commented before on a video but I have been a subscriber for quiet some time. I wanted to share what I came up with when my family was having trouble saying goodbye to my Nona’s house that she has lived in for the past 65 years.

I hired a real estate videographer to come and take professional shots of the home. Then we interviewed everyone in the immediate family where they had a chance to share a favourite memory of the home. (Ex. Son in laws shared first date stories or proposals. Cousins shared about the notes we used to hide for Nona around the house)
It turned out so beautifully. And my Nona got to share a final summary of her time in the home. We kept it short and simple. Around 8 minutes so we could watch it again and again.

The final shot was all of us waving on the front yard and the drone flew away.

It definitely helped my mom and aunt let go of the house that they grew up in. And now we are able to share the wonderful memories with future generations.

Thanks for sharing.

[jenniferdaddino]

When my Grandpa passed away, a family member took beautiful pictures of the farm. He used them to make a wonderful picture book chock full of all the tractors we learned to drive on, barns we would play hide-and-seek in, and the back porch we would make homemade ice cream on as kids. ❤️

[pennywarren]

As I’ve just dried my tears from feeling so bad about myself, I appreciate your kindness and help. Maybe one step toward less guilt is possible.

[melissacadorette]

My father passed away quite suddenly about 2 years ago, devastating my siblings and I. We all kept some sentimental items from the house but the thing that made me the happiest to have hung on to was old voicemail messages that I never got around to deleting from my inbox while he was alive. To play back his voice telling me to call him and that he loves me is worth more than anything tangible. Stuff is not important. The bittersweet joy I get from something so seemingly insignificant is worth a fortune to me.

[suehorn]

At 70, I need to downsize and uncluttered. I don’t want to leave my “stuff “ for others to dispose it’s still overwhelming ❤️

[ElsieDee]

As I go through my sentimental items, I’m beginning to sometimes hear my mom say to me, “why are you saving that, Lynn? For goodness sake, get rid of it!”. Hearing that in my head helps me break lose of the item, and it gives me permission to let it go.

[lh]

We evolve. We change. We grow. We outgrow things. We are constantly changing. It’s the beauty about us!

[thath]

As the daughter of a hoarder who just died, I am not only burdened by her death, but also was burdened in her life knowing what awaited me upon her death. I started my journey of minimalism about five years ago when my health took a strong turn downward. I had to choose between spending my limited energy on stuff or on meaningful activities.
After reaching a minimal state essentially (it is an ongoing process, of course) I grieved over all the lost time and money over the 33 years of our marriage from buying stuff that was a burden, not a blessing.
I also believe God did not design us to have so much stuff, I believe it overwhelms us and burdens us, but we are used to it--just like extra weight on our boddies--so we continue in it without thinking about it and then wonder why we are stressed and fatigued.
Had we not had the burden of so much stuff, would we have had so many Sunday morning fights getting ready for church? Would I have not gained the extra weight over the years stressing over getting my house cleaned up before visitors? I don't know, but I wish I didn't have to wonder.

[mamabear]

I stopped wasting my money on "the latest fashions" and started buy things that were MY STYLE!
I look better because I feel better.

[crazydoglady-]

What you said really resonated with me. This year I found myself as a middle aged widow with step children who did not live with me. At his celebration of life and visitation, I asked people to share stories of the man my husband was and how they remembered him. Because of covid, family was not able to all be there. I placed this all in a large 3 ring binder to share. I never dreamed between the letters and stories that it would be 3inches thick. Because of your suggestion, I decided to place these stories with photos I have of him and create a book to give to family members and each of his children.

[loumcpeek]

When my mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she declined treatment at 81. She had been a china painter and got her pieces out and let visitors choose something to take after their visit. Everyone cherishes her freehand painting. As your parents go thru their planning, something like this is a great remberance and declutters at the same time!