My decluttering has been sporadic but when it occurs is much quicker than in the past and I've cleared out many items I'd previously kept after decluttering sessions which is very satisfying. More posts to come on this topic, don't worry!
I decided to do a word resolution for 2016. I went with 'control' - the house probably being the key area but each month would focus on something different. I also have picked a classic children's book to re read each month too.
January's control subject was sugar, and the aim was to be sugar free all month. Less than 48 hours into my cold turkey approach and I had to reach for the sugar I was feeling so ill. It turns out I had a bad bout of sinusitis and then an ear infection. Cold turkey was also a silly approach on reflection. I initially only took small amounts of sugar each day and was aiming to reduce gradually and try two weeks sugar free instead. However, when I got to the 15th January (my new sugar free date) I think I decided it hadn't worked so far so I might as well give up completely! First month = FAIL!
February is screen free month to get control over my phone usage and general internet addiction. I've been reading many things about how significant a problem this is and know my phone is never far from my hand. I spend hours each day browsing the Internet, scrolling mindlessly through Facebook and impulse buying things from promotional emails. I can't wait to see how this goes!
See you in March!
