“To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose”…words of wisdom from the NY Times best seller The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. This handbook for dramatic reorganization of the home encourages a mindful approach to choosing what we surround ourselves with, suggesting that the editing process is a rite of passage to a new life.
If you want to revive your wardrobe, focus on abundance. Start by pulling all of the items that you love and putting them in a designated space. Then try on all of the other items and decide if they truly serve a purpose in your life. The guidelines are as follows:
• Items that you love become your wardrobe’s focal point. When shopping, keep these pieces top of mind and purchase items that support these star players.
• Items that serve a purpose but do not spark joy remain. When shopping, focus on updating each classification with pieces that you love. If you have three white camisoles that you reach for but don’t love, put effort into finding a beloved white camisole.
• Items that are no longer relevant dilute wardrobe joy. These items have outlived their purpose and should be donated immediately.
Like all other areas of life, having a positive perspective on what you wear is integral to happiness. By choosing what you want to keep and building your wardrobe around those pieces, you will be better prepared to face the day with confidence. Focus on accentuating the positive and eliminating the negative will come naturally.
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