Ugh...I still have not finished the papers category and I am ashamed to admit I haven't made any progress with it either. What I can say is I have been very good about making sure I don't let my new incoming paper accumulate and add to what I have left still to sort through. I've … Continue reading Minimalism: The Saga Continues
I started the papers category in May saying "... this is likely going to be the most challenging of all categories..." and it is now December 31st and I still am not done going through all the papers in my house! I have technically been on hold with the process since December 1st when I … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers ON PAUSE
In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 6, I spent a couple weeks in October going through files, coming in one (1) folder short of finishing my file cabinet. In November, I decided to spend time before and after Thanksgiving going through a cooler bag filled with photos and paper mementos. This was … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers in Progress – Part 7
In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress - Part 5, I spent several hours over a couple weeks going through files and ended up shredding 5 LARGE bags. I had about 1/3 of a drawer left to go. In October, I spent another couple weeks shredding enough paper to fill 6 bags this time! I … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 6
In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress - Part 4, I spent several hours simply shredding receipts, which inspired me to get back to the real task on hand-getting rid of more files of papers in my remaining file drawer. I must admit, at first, it was a slow start because I kept wondering if … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 5
In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress - Part 3, I tackled a file drawer, frustrated despite throwing away several bags. I didn't feel accomplished because the drawer still appeared visibly full. Because of that I purposefully avoided spending time on this for a couple weeks. Being overwhelmed by all my paper, I knew I … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 4
I wish this was my last post on the papers category, but it's not and I fear I may have a few more posts to go before I can claim victory over this category. In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress - Part 2, I went through all the papers on two desks that I … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 3
I finally had a chance to make more progress with going through and shredding my seemingly endless amount of papers. In my last Minimalism: Papers In Progress, I went through my primary desk in addition to one file cabinet drawer and it has been 42 days since then. Within that time, I was out of … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress – Part 2
One reason I haven't published a blog since Thursday is because I've been knee deep in paper! I started the paper category on Friday. KonMari says to get rid of virtually all paper because they will not inspire joy. I will admit that my paper sometimes actually causes me physical discomfort (stomach and chest tightness) … Continue reading Minimalism: Papers In Progress
This category was easy because I don't have a lot of books to begin with - only 20 actually. I used to have a ton of books, but after moving several times, I learned to significantly pare it down. Because there were so few, I didn't sub-categorize them as suggested in my original Minimalism: Books … Continue reading Minimalism: Books Complete!
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