40 Days to Less Stuff
Lent is a season of reflection, penance, and sacrifice. The practices associated with Lent, like giving up a loved food or thing, doing more charity work, and letting go of ego by surrendering to the idea that no Earthly things can ultimately sustain us, are meant to bring us closer in our relationship with God.
Basically, Lent is a biblical journey to minimalism. Letting go of the clutter and distractions that prevent us from living as our highest selves.
This year, instead of giving up chocolate or coffee, I’m going to focus on reducing my material possessions that take up both physical and mental space in my life and prevent me from being living my highest life.
Let’s build a life that is rich in experiences instead of things.
I have identified 40 areas of my life that need some serious attention.
Kitchen Pantry
Kitchen “Junk” Drawer
Pyrex, Tupperwear, etc
Under the kitchen sink
Spice cabinet
Utensils and food prep tools
Travel mugs, water bottles
Night Stands
Underbed
Tops/Sweaters
Pants/shorts
Dresses/Skirts
Swimwear, Workout gear
Workout equipment/accessories
Shoes
Jewelry, Accessories
Handbags, wallets
Outerwear, cold weather accessories
Linens, towels
Luggage
Reusable shopping bags
Makeup bags, travel accessories
Hair care
Skin Care
Nail polish, nail care
Makeup Brushes
Electronics, chargers, accessories
Home decor, candles, matches
Office supplies
Notebooks, paper pads, sticky notes
Dog toys, leashes
Contacts
Email Subscriptions
Instagram feed
Apps
Pharmacy School materials/books
DVDs, CDs (Who am I that I still own these!)
Books
Laurel and Iron files
External Hard Drive files
Even if you don’t celebrate Lent, I hope I can inspire you let go of things that are no longer serving you and surround yourself with love instead of stuff.
If you are celebrating Lent, tell me what you are giving up!
