After reading "The Declutter Workbook - 101 Feng Sui Steps to Transform Your Life", I was inspired to start practicing Feng Shui in my own house. I realized that I've been doing the "let's unclutter" method over the years so reading the book on how to organize my home and life wasn't news to me, but I still managed to take something out of it. For instance, the meaning behind it. I've started with the bathroom cabinets. According to the book, “your make-up and beauty products enhance the person you are today, not a few years ago, so they need to be loved and up-to-date, and complement your clothes.”
Ok, let's do this! I thought it was was going to be somewhat quick, maybe 30-40 minutes but it took me almost 2 hours. That is because not only did I take everything out of the bathroom cabinets & wiped the shelves down, but before putting it back I sorted it into "Still Need It", "Expired", "Why is This Here?" & "Give Away" groups. The "Still Need It" items got wiped, cleaned and put back, the "Expired" ones thrown away. (and yes, make up and creams do expire), "Why is This Here?" group got moved to where it actually belongs, and "Give Away" group? Those guys got special treatment :)
After evaluating my jewelery, nail polishes, and even untouched make-up, I decided to host a 'Jewelery Swap' party with my girlfriends. Each one of us would bring some of items that she no longer uses but can't throw away, and after laying all the items on the table, each one of us can pick something she likes from each other's collection. That way it still brings joy to someone, without being wasted, and the stuff that no one picks can get donated!
Result: Feeling more organized, calm and excited to declutter the rest of my house =)
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